Woman In Black
The Woman in Black is a great film for those who like supernatural thrillers, where you're not totally grossed out by gore and other special effects. It also a good horror for those just starting out on the horror genre, or even those who prefer there to be more of a well written plot, as many slashers, that I have experienced, have had no real plot, other than a crazed psycho killing everyone due to jealousy.This thriller features the character Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a widowed lawyer, who is sent to an old house to file the recently passed occupants affairs. The house, which is only accessible at certain times of the day, due to the tide, allows for the characters to feel trapped and alone on the island. Upon arrival, Kipps finds the village people to be hostile, and did not want him going near the house, making his work very difficult. However, after befriending a rich local, he and Arthur start to investigate the mysterious happenings. Happenings which are being blamed on the ghost of the recently deceased's sister.
The opening scene of the film still gives me chills. Dead children and eerie children's singing really does scare me and I know it scares many others too. Jumpy films, where you don't know what's coming is why this film is so scary. One specific scene, you get a low angle shot from outside looking up at the whole house , which then zooms to the window where Kipps is standing. Seconds later, when suspense has built, the woman in blacks face appears next to Kipps.
I love this film from the realism, the setting is amazing, the plot; everything just ties so well together to make it as believable as the unknown can be.
Produced by: Richard Jackson, Simon Oakes, Brian Oliver
Directed by: James Watkins
Based on Susan Hill's Novel
'You could have saved him'
Genre: Supernatural Thriller/Horror
Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Roger Allem
Three words to describe the film: Scary, eerie, chilling
Rating: 4/5
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