Hold on to your popcorn for a very jumpy ride!

Rating: 9/10 (25 September 2018)

A perfect blend of mystery mixed with enough horror to feel the threat to the villagers and main characters alike. That being said, be forewarned of graphic violence (gore) involving young children. It's not gore for gore sake, like "hatchet" movies, but is necessary to the storyline. And let's face it, without some bloodletting it wouldn't be a horror movie. The look and feel, especially of the old mansion that can only be reached during low tide, sets the stage perfectly for spookiness. And, casting couldn't have been better suited for some excellent performances by Daniel Radcliffe, Ciaran Hinds, and many more. Is there some cheesness? Yes. Just a few intentional winks & nods to classic movies that I found to be amusing. (I.E. Not one hair moves while riding in a convertible, etc..). Some might want to refrain from high caffeine intake prior to viewing given the many sudden frights! =:~O
I enjoyed this, much overlooking, ghost story to the very "unexpected" ending.
Watch with a large popcorn in a dimly lit room for optimum viewing pleasure ;)