Terrific and frightening ghost story

Rating: 10/10 (15 August 2012)

Horror is my favorite genre and I've muddled through many more stinkers than not. The Woman In Black gave me more chills than any movie since The Exorcist. I watched it late at night by myself and I was hugging my dogs for security. Combat vet here. Very spooky and the scares are done right. The setting on the little island adds to the atmosphere of fear and loneliness.
I wish that we were able to see a flashback of the the antagonist during her mortal life. If I recall correctly, we only hear her voice when the lawyer is reading her letters.
The main character does remain abnormally nonplussed at times and the ending is somewhat saccharin, but I can forgive these perceived faults for an otherwise scary and thoroughly enjoyable flick.