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By Andrew Droid Webber

Updated 29 March 2023

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2018 American-Australian supernatural horror film directed by Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig

Winchester

Released	23 February 2018 (5 years, 4 months ago)

Director	Peter Spierig and Michael Spierig
Duration	99 minutes
Genre	horror film and supernatural fiction
Production company	Lions Gate Entertainment
Country of origin	United States of America
Screenwriter	Michael Spierig and Peter Spierig

About Winchester

The 2018 film Winchester, directed by Michael and Peter Spierig, is a supernatural thriller based on the true story of the Winchester Mystery House in San Jose, California. The film stars Helen Mirren as Sarah Winchester, the widow of gun magnate William Winchester, who believes she is haunted by the ghosts of those killed by Winchester rifles.

While the film has received mixed reviews, Mirren's performance has been praised as "mesmerizing" and "captivating" by critics. The set design, which recreates the labyrinthine Winchester mansion, has also been lauded for its attention to detail.

However, some critics have criticized the film for its lack of scares and reliance on jump scares. The film's historical accuracy has also been called into question, with some claiming that the portrayal of Sarah Winchester as a madwoman perpetuates harmful stereotypes about mental illness.

Despite these criticisms, Winchester remains a compelling and visually stunning film that is sure to entertain fans of the horror genre.

References:

- "Winchester Review: Helen Mirren Stars in a Haunted House Dud." Rolling Stone, 2 Feb. 2018, www.rollingstone.com/movies/movie-reviews/winchester-review-helen-mirren-stars-in-a-haunted-house-dud-201465/.

- "Winchester Review: Helen Mirren's Ghost Story Is a Creaky Misfire." The Guardian, 1 Feb. 2018, www.theguardian.com/film/2018/feb/01/winchester-review-helen-mirren-ghost-story-is-a-creaky-misfire.