Scared the heck out of me!

Rating: 8/10 (26 May 2012)

I can't believe some people gave lousy reviews. It's a horror story; ghosts, scary faces, scary sounds, a big scary house on a scary marsh; what more were you expecting? I've been waiting a long time for a really good ghost movie; one that made me anxious and afraid to sleep in my house at night. This one did it. The window scenes alone were enough to get you looking over your shoulder.
I loved that it was set in England and as I mentioned, that it had all the visual effects needed. The beginning was just a tad slow and I must admit, I used that time to make myself a snack but then later wished I had watched it. Daniel Radcliff did a great job as did the supporting cast. I thought Simon's wife was just a little too crazy but during the time period the movie is set, she wouldn't have the medications we have today to deal with her anguish.
I gave it 8 instead of 10 only because I can't understand how Arthur would go back in that house, let alone stay over, after that first sighting. Course if he didn't, there would be no movie. He just didn't seem too scared to go back in the house; maybe a little nervous but certainly not scared.
In any event, I really enjoyed this movie. The Others was a scary movie until the ending; then it became sad. Darkness Falls could have been scary but I found myself laughing during some of the scenes. The Woman in Black; this scared me. In fact, as I type this review, it's morning and sunny and I still find myself glancing around the house.