I was on the edge of my seat!

Rating: 8/10 (31 October 1999)

Some people have powers of perception beyond the normal range of the five senses. The movie explores this strange phenomenon. Most scenes in this film are dark and shadowy with the camera moving stealthily through doorways, stairways, cellars and attics. I was on the edge of my seat most of the time not knowing what to expect next but knowing full well that there was something threatening in the shadows. Several times I leapt in my seat which says a lot for the development of the spooky atmosphere and fine direction. At first the story is rather confusing because not everything is revealed in the beginning. It's a case of mental gymnastics as we sort out the clues concerning the various characters. Bruce Willis is great and his scenes with the young boy hold our attention as we delve into the various possibilities until finally the truth is revealed. In the opening scenes with the psychopathic intruder we experience our first shock but there are more to follow. The psychopath shouts too much thus blurring his speech which makes it difficult to comprehend his words. I enjoyed the argument with the school-teacher in the room which was once a court-house and the "locked in the attic" scene which scared everybody including the audience. To sum up:it was well acted,well directed, and sets exactly right .	It has great entertainment value but like most stories about the supernatural not to be taken too seriously.