Bone-chilling.

Rating: 8/10 (29 August 2015)

This film tells the story of Arthur Kipps, a widower lawyer who has a son. In an effort to find a document in the home of a client who died, Kipps disturbs a mysterious and vengeful entity that kills children in the nearby village. From there, he will have to face the wrath of this supernatural force, the fear of the villagers and his own fear.
Directed by James Watkins, this psychological horror film messes with what we consider more valuable: the children and their safety. This fact is important for the film to be as daunting as it is: no one wants to see an innocent child suffer. The main role is played by Daniel Radcliffe (the eternal Harry Potter), who manages to comes into our hearts by the ingenuity and innate goodness that his character shows. We can see that he doesn't realize what is happening and he want no harm to anyone. And like him, the audience only understands all the facts in middle of the movie. Curious fact: we never see the face of the "woman in black" long enough for us to fully realizing its features.
This film has excellent visual and sound effects and a gloomy, hazy photography that just makes us even more nervous and apprehensive. The ambiance, decor, toys, everything should be welcoming in a family home is, in this film, used to enlarge our sense of discomfort. Do not see it alone.