The Pact (2012)The Pact is a lean, effective supernatural horror film released in 2012 and written and directed by Nicholas McCarthy, expanded from his acclaimed 2011 short film of the same name. Starring Caity Lotz as Annie, a woman who returns to her childhood home following her mother's death and begins experiencing increasingly disturbing phenomena, the film builds its dread methodically through atmosphere and restraint rather than cheap shocks. Shot on a modest budget, it became a word-of-mouth hit on the festival circuit — premiering at Sundance 2012 — and earned strong reviews for its tense, unsettling approach to the haunted house genre. A solid, genuinely creepy entry in modern independent horror that rewards fans of slow-burn supernatural cinema.Highlights The opening sequence — McCarthy establishes an immediate sense of unease in the family home; spare, quiet and deeply effective at setting the film's oppressive tone. Caity Lotz's performance — A grounded, physical lead turn that anchors the film's more outlandish elements; Lotz brings real conviction to a demanding role. The Google Maps scene — A genuinely inventive horror set piece that uses mundane technology to unsettling effect; one of the more memorable moments in recent genre cinema. The hidden room revelation — A well-constructed mid-film twist that reframes everything that has come before; effective and genuinely surprising on first viewing. The finale — McCarthy delivers a taut, satisfying conclusion that pays off the film's slow build without overstaying its welcome; confident genre filmmaking throughout. Disc Details Title: The Pact Year: 2012 Director: Nicholas McCarthy Cast: Caity Lotz, Casper Van Dien, Agnes Bruckner Studio: IFC Films / Anchor Bay Certificate: 15 Region: Region B (UK) Format: Blu-ray Runtime: 89 minutes Genre: Horror / Supernatural Thriller Barcode: 5030305516741 ConditionCondition: VG/VG — see our Condition Grading Guide.Browse our full range of Blu-ray titles. You might also enjoy our Compact Discs or Vinyl Records.
