Women in Black
Women in Black

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Women in Black

2012
Movie
Adult · 18+
0
French

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IMDb6.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes67%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users65%
Director: James WatkinsGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

Arthur Kipps, a young lawyer, is sent to a remote village to settle the affairs of a deceased eccentric woman. Upon arrival, he discovers the isolated estate is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a murdered woman in black, who terrorizes the local children. As Arthur delves deeper into the mystery, he finds himself trapped and targeted by the spectral entity.

Critical Reception

The Woman in Black received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who praised its atmospheric tension and Radcliffe's performance, while some found the plot to be derivative of classic ghost stories. Audiences generally responded well to the film's scares and gothic ambiance.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its effective jump scares and gothic atmosphere.

  • Daniel Radcliffe's performance as the haunted lawyer was a highlight for many.

  • Some critics found the story formulaic and lacking in originality.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful build-up and traditional ghost story elements, finding it a decent horror offering. However, some viewers felt it relied too heavily on predictable scares.

Fun Fact

The film was shot on location at the historic Oakley Court in Berkshire, England, a stately home that has previously appeared in several Hammer Horror films.

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