The Woman in Black
2012
Drama / Horror
1h35
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Synopsis
The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
Community Reviews
Viewers find 'The Woman in Black' to be a gripping and eerie experience, enhanced by its gothic and melancholic atmosphere and a vintage aesthetic. Daniel Radcliffe's mature performance is frequently praised. While the film doesn't revolutionize the horror genre, it comforts with its classic horror elements and straightforward scares. Some criticisms include a perceived laziness in scriptwriting and deviations from the original book that left a few viewers puzzled or dissatisfied.
👍 Gothic atmosphere and vintage aesthetic praised.
👎 Some deviations from the book may disappoint.
