Spooky Atmosphere but Lacking Story

Rating: 4/10 (22 June 2012)

Directed by James Watkins and adapted and based from a novel, " Woman in Black" shows some promise early on, but ends up being a parlor-trick type movie with a glaring lack of story. The acting is satisfactory making it more disappointing. About halfway into it's runtime, we are still barraged by cheap tricks - creaking noises, shadowy figures, and the woman(demon) itself. The story is badly underdeveloped. (spoiler) And even worse, an utterly unbelievable and wretched ending ensues - one so bad it brings about chuckles. For the director, you can't have it both ways regarding the ending. To see a superior horror movie check out "The Others" a magnificent movie in both atmosphere and story. Too bad, as they had the look and atmosphere nailed - a good starting point. Not Recommended.