True to the book? No, but still a fantastic film.

Rating: 7/10 (22 February 2012)

I had been waiting for the release of this film for a long time, The Woman in Black book, and stage play are fantastic and I was hoping that the film would do both of these justice. And in the main I think it does. The adaption from the original book is rather far off, however the main plot points are roughly similar. Daniel Radcliff as Authur Kipps, I wasn't keen on this casting, a fantastic actor but it seems he is not yet ready to play a married man with a child of 4, 10 for effort however. The supporting cast are very good and it is always nice to see a lot of British talent. It is a step back into the the real meaning of the horror genre, no blood, or gore, but real edge of the seat scream out loud frights, and terrifying imagery which will remain with you long after the film ends. There is nothing revolutionary about this film, and the story does become a little over dramatic at times and I still support the fact that it would have been just as good by sticking to the original plot. None the less entertaining, and well worth a watch, but not for those with a nervous disposition.