Well done and worthy of positive reviews...director James Wan

Rating: 9/10 (25 October 2016)

Absorbing, and well crafted horror film. If you looked into the 'real' story over the years, with great care, director James Wan touches on soooo much of the already documented research: The way the kids look/behave, Maurice the researcher, the constables, the way the townhouse is layed out and it's decaying condition - almost exactly like its event from the 1970s. Then, yes, he adds amped-up effects and situations (that didn't happen) to make a fun film and very aggressive.
Wan employs excellent, alluring cinematography with the situations, careful shadows, and kinetic editing that cares about his characters & sets up the wicked scares; you must watch this in widescreen or you miss a lot. Wan also takes his time, and some may complain about a few slow spots, but I enjoyed it. A strong film predominately b/c of the talented James Wan.