When was the last time you saw a scary horror movie rated PG-13?

Rating: 8/10 (28 March 2002)

Yes! This movie eschews all the special f/x, cheap scares, gore and viscera. None of the typical big budget Hollywood scare tactics in movies like Scream and the hideously bad remake of The Haunting. The Others is a genuinely creepy, suspenseful movie that uses psychological cues to increase the terror. PG-13. Can you believe it? This is actually a scary movie that an adolescent can watch. But take my word for it, it will creep you out even if you are in your 40's. The atmosphere is dark and unsettling, and the acting by Nicole Kidman, and the two child actors are convincing.
To tell you the truth, after some reflection, nothing particularly "terrifying" or "scary" ever actually happens in this movie. It is the acting by the characters that really makes you frightened. Their fear is palpable and it conveys itself to the audience. You feel as if though you are there with Grace in that big empty house, hearing voices and footsteps, and seeing things in the corner of your eye. You can actually sense the slow burn Nicole's character is going through as she creeps toward possible insanity. Magnificient. Kidman should have been nominated for Best Actress for this role as opposed to her role in "Moulin Rouge".
I definitely recommend this movie for ghost-movie and scary story fans!