A Haunted House Flick Done Well!

Rating: 8/10 (27 May 2012)

First, this is a great break away film for Daniel Radcliffe! No more Harry Potter character for him. Yes, his stint on the stage, and Broadway were great, but still does not give him the audience reach that this film gives him. He needs to make more films that will give him the audience reach that he needs to break free from the 'bi-speckled' character of Harry Potter that he was been playing for all of these years. Still he is a joy to watch. See and notice as I did that he was the bluest of eyes that really stand out. Is it done on purpose, I don't know but kind of make you think.
With his body language he creates a tensions and mystery that this movie needed to work well. To give that creepy and haunted "look over your shoulder" type of performance.
It is "A" typical 'Hammer'(look up the production company) move that will will give give that creepy feeling of 'you should not be there' entertainment that is traditional to every haunted house movie. Dark, creaking floors, dim dusty nooks and carnies, squeaky heavy doors, and jiggling door nob and a twisted story line all done with taste. Is this a 'Oscar" winning performance, nah, but maybe for sound. You have to see the movie to understand.
Don't over think it when watching this move and see it for what it is, a haunted house flick that you have to see with the lights off, a bowl of popcorn, a drink and your other half next to you. And get ready for the twist and turns.
Enjoy.