The Woman in Black

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  • Opened February 3, 2012 
  • 1 hr 35 min
  • PG-13 | Thematic material and violence/disturbing images

  • Parents: Common Sense Media says Iffy for 13+. More on child suitability

  • Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer, is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath. Full synopsis

  • Cast: Daniel Radcliffe
  • Director: James Watkins
  • Genres: Horror, Suspense/Thriller

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Watched between my fingers

by halliecat99

This is a very atmospheric, old-fashioned ghost story. No huge twists, but very satisfying plot nevertheless. The acting was solid - nice to see Daniel Radcliffe in a more grown-up role. The...

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by LaLaMoolah

THE WOMAN IN BLACK is a Victorian AMITYVILLE HORROR meets WINTER'S BONE meets POLTERGEIST. Exquisite costumes, sets, and cinematography shot amid Sleepy Hollowesque colors and lighting set the spooky...

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Classic Horror is Back in Black!

by Mousedancing

This is the kind of creepy, old school horror that you remember scaring the heck out of you as a kid. Wonderful movie that brings back the best of jump out of your seat scariness. Daniel Ratcliff is...

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The Hollywood Reporter
| Todd McCarthy

"No Country for Young Kids" would be just as suitable a title for The Woman in Black, a hoot of an old-fashioned British horror film. Read full review

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USA Today
| Claudia Puig

As opposed to modern horror flicks like the "Saw" movies, where gruesome violence can almost blunt fears, The Woman in Black is a tasteful, old-school frightener, emphasizing suspense and foreboding over blood and guts. Read full review

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NPR
| Bob Mondello

There's not a lot that's new about the terrors he faces - the director uses time-honored techniques to keep you on edge, every one of which graced Hammer films of yore. But happily for the picture, there's a reason they're time-honored. And keep you on edge, they definitely do. Read full review

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Entertainment Weekly
| Lisa Schwarzbaum

An old-fashioned, tastefully constrained supernatural thriller, The Woman In Black embraces the elements of gothic horror movies with pleasing seriousness. Read full review

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Janet McTeer and Daniel Radcliffe in "The Woman in Black."