Yes it used every trick in the book, but....

Rating: 10/10 (4 February 2012)

Yes this movie did use every trick in the book, but I have to say in this case they worked. I was jumping with every shadowy figure that crossed the screen. I was slightly afraid I wouldn't be able to see Daniel Radcliff as anything other than Harry Potter, but I had no issue separating the two in this film. He did a wonderful job embodying the character! All in all I have to give this movie 10/10 stars because despite the cliché tricks, I was actually frightened because the movie drew me in and made me feel like I was in the creepy old house with Arthur, feeling the same terror he was feeling. A great movie, that made me feel satisfied after seeing in a theater. A must if you like a movie that makes you jump, and gets your heart pounding.