The Woman in Black Reviews

absolutely terrifying. had me screaming and physically recoiling in terror. would highly recommended to anyone looking for a good scare. excellent score as well.
10/10

Very creepy but also kinda sad :( I watched this back when it first came out and for some reason I didn’t really care for it much, so I’m glad I rewatched it bc it’s actually so good. Now I need to reread the book too 😤 Also, Victorian Daniel Radcliffe 😳🤭😮‍💨👌🏼🤌🏻

Rating: 6.6/10

The Woman in Black is a beautifully crafted and atmospheric gothic ghost story that's a successful exercise in old-school horror. Director James Watkins delivers a creepy and dread-soaked film with a phenomenal production design and strong performances.

Highlights
- Gothic Atmosphere: The film's atmosphere is phenomenal, with a masterful build-up of creeping dread and a creepy setting.
- Strong Performances: Daniel Radcliffe shines as the grieving lawyer Arthur Kipps, and the supporting cast is excellent.
- Technical Highlights: The sound design and score are major highlights, effectively building suspense and creating a haunting atmosphere.

Criticisms
- Jump Scares: The film relies too heavily on loud, telegraphed jump scares, which can feel cheap and undercut the tension.
- Predictable Plot: The story is fairly standard and predictable, and the ending is a departure from the novel's bleak conclusion.

Verdict
The Woman in Black is a solid and effectively spooky gothic horror film that's a must-see for fans of classic, atmospheric ghost stories. Despite some flaws, its stunning production design, creepy mood, and strong lead performance make it a worthwhile and frightening watch.

i watched this and read the book in year 7 for English, rewatched it today, why do they chose such morbid things for kids to read in school 😭

younger me was sweating their arses off. rewatched after a few good years and actually... jumpscares are overrated.

i thought it was decent in 2012. will have to rewatch

Only just finished it and already forgot what happened

Nothing over the top but not bad either

this movie scared me so much that for a year after watching it I had to check behind the shower curtain, whenever I went to the bathroom

Don’t watch it alone ….. or in the dark 😂🙈

Damn that was wild loved the ending this movie was so good

Idc what anyone else says this movie is very very creepy. It kept my interest and did not always feel the need to outright jumpscare you. Sometimes stuff was just hidden and I love that.

The jump scares are good

This movie was ight. The jumpscares were terrible 😂 recommend to try watch but can’t promise nowt good about this movie

You know what Jennet did nothing wrong

Chilling

Idk why he didnt ask q’s when he 1st arrived?? I would’ve asked why is everyone being a dick? Never noticed how blue Daniel Radcliffe’s eyes are. wow. That long road that disappears when the tide shows up stresses me out. That house though ❤️ a good watch!

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