The better one from Shyamalan.

Rating: 8/10 (30 March 2014)

This is one of the better movies from director M. Night Shyamalan, a story about a 19th century village whose close-knit community believes terrifying evil creatures lurk and roam the woods near their homes at night. However, courageous Lucius Hunt (Joaquin Phoenix) has a curiosity that got the best of him and plans to step beyond the boundaries of the town and into the woods to find the truth behind these creatures.
While known for his gloomy and dreary-looking movies with emotionless acting, Shyamalan breathed some life in this picture, providing some attention-grabbing scenes, suspense, and mystery to keep you entertained. It makes you eager to learn the truth behind the creatures and what the plot twist unfolds in this unpredictable story. The eerie sceneries makes you feel you are at the village itself, anxiously waiting to see what the dark woods hide beyond the town.
The acting is pretty good, coupled with some good character development and substance, making the cast of characters believable and alive. Joaquin Phoenix, Sigourney Weaver, William Hurt and Adrien Brody are among the cast members, each delivering some solid performances to the on-screen drama.
The plot flows at a steady pace, but with the added tension and suspense, this movie is an exciting piece of work.
Grade B