• The Woman in Black (2012)

    Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer, is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath.

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The Woman in Black
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Release Date: February 3rd, 2012

DVD Release Date: May 22nd, 2012

PG-13 |1 hr 35 min

Plot Summary

Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer, is recently widowed and grieving the loss of his wife when he is sent to a remote village to put a deceased eccentric's affairs in order. Soon after his arrival, it becomes clear that the villagers are hiding a terrible secret. Kipps discovers that his late client's house is haunted by the spirit of a woman who is trying to find someone and something she lost, and that no one -- not even the children -- is safe from her terrible wrath.

Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Misha Handley, Roger Allam, Ciarán Hinds, Janet McTeer, Mary Stockley, Tim McMullan, Liz White

Director: James Watkins

Genres: Horror , Thriller

Production Co: Talisman Films, Alliance, Filmgate Films, UK Film Council, Film Väst, Hammer Films, Cross Creek Pictures, Exclusive Media

Distributors: CBS Films

Keywords: Revenge , Fall , Mystery , England , Police officer ,

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  • 50
    David HiltbrandPhiladelphia Inquirer

    The Woman in Black has lovely period atmosphere. Unfortunately, it doesn't have much else besides atmosphere. show more

  • 60
    John AndersonWall Street Journal

    The landscape is dire, the architecture is haunted, children disappear by the dozens and antique toys inexplicably spark to life. That Mr. Radcliffe doesn't is part of the problem. show more

  • 80
    Todd McCarthyThe Hollywood Reporter

    "No Country for Young Kids" would be just as suitable a title for The Woman in Black, a hoot of an old-fashioned British horror film. show more

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