Daniel Radcliffe has decided to end his career early...

Rating: 4/10 (11 February 2012)

This is honestly the worst film I have seen in some time. I don't generally watch films that I think won't be great, so by general standards it's probably not that bad...
Key weaknesses are : - A plot reliant on consistently irrational behaviour by several of the characters, particularly Kip. I know scary films aren't really about the plot, but this just doesn't make sense in places.

Serious lack of dialogue - The average sentence length must be under 20 words, and whole scenes pass in which Kip and everyone else are silent in circumstances that would almost certainly lead them to say something. Maybe this is meant to be 'moody'.

Really over-done soundtrack. This starts with the preposterous thundering roar from a tap being turned on, and continues. You don't need to do this to be scary, just go watch the Shining to realise that.

Having said that, there are some high points : - Excellent period setting, very carefully researched, very few inconsistencies or anachronisms.

Beautiful camera work in places. The aerial shots over the causeway leading out into the sea are just breathtaking.

Strong performance by Ciaran Hinds. His portrayal of the tormented, yet hospitable country squire puts Radcliffe to shame.

In a recent interview Danny boy said that to interest him the plot had to be strong, and that he wouldn't do film just for the sake of it. So the question is was he drunk when he signed the contract or did he do this film for a bet?