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Trespassing 2004

★ 4.721 votes88 min📅 2004-07-26

James Merendino's 2004 horror film Trespassing plunges viewers into an eerie exploration of myth and madness when a graduate student and his friends venture into a cursed Louisiana plantation house.

Director: James Merendino

Cast

Daniel Gillies
Daniel Gillies
Mark
Estella Warren
Estella Warren
Kristy Goodman
Clayne Crawford
Clayne Crawford
Tyler
Maryam D'Abo
Maryam D'Abo
Linda Bryce
Jeff Galpin
Carl Bryce
Will Rokos
John Bryce
Ashley Scott
Ashley Scott
Sharon
Jeff Bryan Davis
Jeff Bryan Davis
Eric
Kurtwood Smith
Kurtwood Smith
Dr. Theodore Rosen
Katharine Towne
Katharine Towne
Interviewer

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Trespassing (2004) about?

A graduate student researching mythology takes his friends to a haunted Louisiana plantation infamous for driving visitors insane. What begins as a simple field trip spirals into a desperate struggle for survival as the group confronts the plantation's terrifying legacy of madness and death.

Who directed Trespassing?

Trespassing was directed by James Merendino, known for blending psychological depth with genre storytelling in his horror and thriller films.

Who stars in Trespassing?

The cast features Daniel Gillies, Estella Warren, Clayne Crawford, Maryam D'Abo, and Will Rokos in key roles.

Is Trespassing (2004) worth watching?

For horror fans craving a tense, atmospheric thriller with a tight runtime, Trespassing delivers solid scares and a haunting premise. While not a mainstream hit, its Southern Gothic creepiness and strong performances make it a memorable under-the-radar pick.

How long is Trespassing?

Trespassing runs for 88 minutes.

About Trespassing (2004) — A graduate student's research trip turns into a nightmare of cursed madness

James Merendino's 2004 horror film Trespassing plunges viewers into an eerie exploration of myth and madness when a graduate student and his friends venture into a cursed Louisiana plantation house. Known as 'The Big Easy,' the estate carries a dark reputation for driving even the sanest visitors toward madness and violence, turning their academic curiosity into a fight for survival. With tense pacing and a brooding Southern Gothic atmosphere, Trespassing blends psychological horror with supernatural dread, making every shadow feel alive with unseen forces.

The film stars Daniel Gillies as the determined student, Estella Warren as his skeptical companion, and Clayne Crawford as a friend drawn into the descent. As the group's historical research unravels into a nightmare of paranoia and bloodshed, the plantation's legends prove terrifyingly real. Trespassing (2004) delivers a compact but unsettling thrill ride, perfect for fans of slow-building horror that lingers long after the credits roll.