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THE WOMAN IN BLACK

Ok to tell you the truth, I decided to watch this because I honestly wanted to see Daniel Radcliffe post Harry Potter hype. It is a fine return to atmospheric horror movies for the once great Hammer Films. It sticks to the source material’s (the 1983 novel by Susan Hill) original time period (the late 19th century to the early 20th century), with authentic costumes, sets and a spectacularly creepy haunted house. The mood is perfect (emphasized by extreme isolation), the sustained dread is gut-wrenching, and the anticipation is a killer.Its not the perfect horror movie but it had its points. Especially the Victorian toys! Still, I find Radcliffe’s acting a bit distracting. Will give him the benefit of the doubt. Good watch still. <3

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