Engaging and creepy horror film

Rating: 8/10 (10 November 2002)

While I liked this film and found it rather enjoyable, some aspects of the film have become a rather bland trend in the horror genre. Ever since The Sixth Sense, a little kid has to be the nexus of supernatural subplots and manipulations. Please! I will give Gore Verbinski a good pat on the back for actually creating an eerie film that makes your skin crawl in many areas. However, the first ten minutes, the little kid and the terrible dialogue by the little girl proved to keep this film from getting an 8. I will state this, the cinematography and sound were quite excellent, signifying the care and patience put into this film. 7.5/10