If you're just looking for a well-made ghost story, Mama fits the bill nicely.

Rating: 8/10 (29 July 2013)

Mama, a supernatural horror movie, is "workmanlike" in the best sense of the word. It's not particularly innovative or deep, but if you're just looking for a well-made ghost story, Mama fits the bill nicely.
Mama isn't very gory, and unlike most contemporary ghost stories, it doesn't spring any particularly wild twists on its viewers. In fact, the story is rather straight forward, and the audience more or less always knows what's happening and why. Mama's charms are more simple, almost quaint: haunting atmospheres and spooky visuals, likable and smart characters, and strong acting across the board.
I would compare Mama to Ring, The Others, and The Sixth Sense.