To Get Things Started: The Woman In Black

I have been waiting in anticipation, for months it seems, for the release of Daniel Radcliffe's new movie 'The Woman In Black'. A revamped version of the novel and stage show, the film boasts plenty of jumps and thrills along with a classic 'ghost story' feel. And I have to say after watching the new release on Friday, that I was surprisingly impressed.

The plot was interesting, with Radcliffe portraying a widower with a young son whose job in a law firm is on the line. In order to prove his commitment to the company he has to journey to a rural manor house in north east England,with the intent to sort-out the paperwork of its late tenant.
The bizzare behaviour of the local residents should be enough to scare anyone, I think we have all had those awkward encounters of a 'local' town and its 'local' pub, and the constant rain and fog add the right sort of atmosphere throughout. Radcliffe's acting is decent, much improved since Harry Potter, but his best quality throughout has got to be his ability to pull of a three-piece suit.

Ciarán Hinds steals the acting stakes, playing Radcliffe's only friend and confidant in the village, his overall demeanour and accommodating charm, give his character a very likeable and very real feel.
As for the thrills, I would say it was reasonably frightening for a 12a, I jumped more than once (and frequently watched the screen through the gaps in my fingers). So if you like ghost stories and you like jumping out of your seat, then give it a try.
A perfect little winter chiller.