What Haunts Us

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What Haunts Us

2018

1h 12m

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The 1979 class of Porter Gaud School in Charleston, S.C., graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of them have committed suicide. When Paige Goldberg Tolmach gets word that another former student from her beloved high school has killed himself, she decides to take a deep dive into her past to uncover the surprising truth and finally release the ghosts that haunt her hometown to this day.

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Nick Schager

The Daily Beast

This gripping documentary, flaws and all, is not just an expos of unimaginable wrongdoing-it's a testament to the power, and necessity, of vocally confronting long-buried sins.

May 14, 2018

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Daphne Howland

Village Voice

Tolmach uncloaks an enabling culture.

May 11, 2018

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Kimber Myers

Los Angeles Times

Absolutely the stuff of nightmares...will linger far longer in its audience's minds than most films about imagined terrors.

May 9, 2018

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Richard Propes

TheIndependentCritic.com

A primer really on the subject of child molestation brought forth out of one story among countless stories that have occurred far too often and with far too consequences.

Rated: 3.0/4.0

Sep 27, 2020

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Sarah Boslaugh

TheArtsStl

... the real point of What Haunts Us is not so much that a terrible man did terrible things, but that so many others who probably think of themselves as good people allowed him to do it.

Rated: 7/10

Aug 1, 2018

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Jennie Kermode

Eye for Film

It's Tolmach's first film and a more assured hand might have given it more impact, but it's a brave effort and an important contribution to this area of cinema.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 27, 2018

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Rachel D

This was predictable, not really any twists, but still a very interesting, good doc.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

10/02/25

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Audience Member

Disturbing documentary that is truly haunting. It doesn't just unmask the evil of sexual assault, but it also reveals how doing nothing to prevent is just as evil as the act itself. It shows what kind of culture we allow in this country at it is frightening.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/09/23

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'What Haunts Us' is a powerful, profound documentary about a sexual predator and the many "fine/upstanding" citizens in Charleston, SC who should have done more to protect innocent young lives. The most profound messages are that the Charleston community shares the blame for allowing this animal to continue ruining the lives of countless young men and the profound affects his actions had on these men's lives. Many committed suicide, others will live with it the rest of their lives. Many killed themselves slowly with addictions to numb the pain and memories. I met Guerry Glover about a decade ago. I was so touched with what a kind man he is, I remember thinking that when he smiled his eyes never did, they looked haunted/hurt. After learning of his abuse I was so inspired by his bravery and that in spite of the fact that the staff at Porter Gaude allowed this animal to continue to hurt this man he has the most kind loving heart. He did not let Eddie Fischer take his life as he had taken so many others. Hearing the heart-wrenching stories from these men in What Haunts Us will leave you forever changed. To any man who was ever sexually assaulted: YOU ARE NOT DAMAGED GOODS - YOU ARE A BRAVE SURVIVOR.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/03/23

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This film had my jaw on the floor the entire time! Hearing the heart-wrenching accounts from the victims in What Haunts Us will leave you calling out for justice to be served. The film, sparked by a single woman's decision take action will have you wishing you could do the same, and in that way it is truly an activist film, perfect for anyone who is seeking reform regarding abuses of power and sexual misconduct. If you're a fan of films such as Spotlight or The Hunting Ground, and don't mind the heavy subject matter, you will absolutely love What Haunts Us! This one's a game changer! 10/10 must see!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/20/23

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Paige Goldberg Tolmach

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Mark Monroe

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Sarah Gibson

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Synopsis

The 1979 class of Porter Gaud School in Charleston, S.C., graduated 49 boys. Within the last 35 years, six of them have committed suicide. When Paige Goldberg Tolmach gets word that another former student from her beloved high school has killed himself, she decides to take a deep dive into her past to uncover the surprising truth and finally release the ghosts that haunt her hometown to this day.

Director: Paige Goldberg Tolmach
Producer: Sarah Gibson, Paige Goldberg Tolmach
Screenwriter: Mark Monroe
Distributor: Blue Fox Entertainment
Production Co: Kennedy/Marshall, Matt Tolmach Productions
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 2018, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 5, 2018
Runtime: 1h 12m

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