Frightening and inventive psychodrama, but an acquired taste

Rating: Null/10 (1 August 2000)

The Basic Plot:A young, seemingly disturbed boy has frightening visions of the dead, and a melancholy psychiatrist tries to help him.
The praise:Chilling, the understated script and dialogue counteracts in a way to the powerful and psychological imagery of old homes, dark streets, frightening bodies ,churches and formal areas. Haley Joel Osmont is brilliantly and lyrically understated, and Bruce Willis is fine too . More like a grim concerto than a horror film, it is what it is.Great autumnal hues, and a fuzzy soundtrack which fits it well.
The flaws:Sometimes the taste is too classical for some,although at times the movie can be a little boring until another great image comes on.