Memorable Ghost Story

Rating: 8/10 (10 December 2013)

Alejandro Amenabar directed this memorable and atmospheric ghost story set during the end of WWII, where Grace Stewart(played by Nicole Kidman) is looking for servants to take care of the house and her two children, who are mostly housebound because of a rare photosensitive condition where excessive sunlight will kill them. New servants do arrive, but spooky things start occurring, making a reluctant Grace believe that her house may be haunted. The return of her husband(played by Christopher Eccleston) from the war proves a temporary respite, as he leaves once again, forcing Grace to confront the awful truth about the haunting(or does she?) Superbly directed, written, and acted film features a clever surprise ending, though one that raises as many questions as it answers. Genuinely frightening at times as well.