Hantée Blends Fantasy and Youth Drama in Quebec Cinema

Quebec fantasy film Hantée explores the connection between a troubled teenager and a 19th-century ghost after its release coverage on October 9, 2026, with director Rafaël Ouellet and writer India Desjardins presenting a story that mixes humor, mystery and youth themes.

According to lequotidien.com, the film follows Mathilde, played by Jade Brind’Amour, who moves to a rural home with her parents and encounters Isabeau, a ghost portrayed by Virginie Fortin.

The review from lequotidien.com highlights how Mathilde and Isabeau build a sincere friendship as they discover similarities between their life experiences. The film has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes and is classified as a fantasy tale.

Lequotidien.com reported that Virginie Fortin's performance is a central strength of the production, with the actress portraying a ghost who adapts to modern life while using humor throughout the story.

The publication also noted that Jade Brind’Amour carries a major part of the film through her performance as Mathilde, creating strong chemistry with Fortin across dramatic and comedic scenes.

The story addresses serious themes including intimidation while maintaining a balance between fantasy, comedy and youth cinema, according to lequotidien.com.

Behind the camera, Rafaël Ouellet uses his photography background to shape the visual style, with the haunted house serving as an important element of the atmosphere. The review said the production avoids excessive digital effects while building a mysterious setting.

The film's music combines period-inspired sounds, fantasy elements and songs by Charlotte Cardin and Billie Eilish, according to lequotidien.com.

The supporting cast includes Evelyne Brochu, François Létourneau, Claude Legault, Katherine Levac and Mathilde Boucher. Lequotidien.com gave Hantée a rating of 7 out of 10.