Overrated and very underwhelming!

Rating: 3/10 (30 October 2009)

Childish and not very scary, I'm not sure why this was so lovingly received in the press...
The basic premise borrows from the M R James story 'Casting the Runes', which in turn was the inspiration for the classic 1957 British horror movie 'Night of the Demon'. (The only ropey bit about that film is the rather lame demon special effect that's glimpsed at the start of the movie - an unnecessary addition the studio forced on the director.)
Do yourself a favour and try and see that film, or even better, read some M R James. Trust me it'll be far more rewarding and frightening (unless you're particularly fond of comedy talking goats)!