The Woman In Black

Ever since the first Harry Potter movie came out, Daniel Radcliffe became a over night sensation. Since 2001, he has followed the tradition to continue the legacy of Potter, and kept the world enchanted with the tale. Since the Harry Potter series ended last year, it was time for mr Radcliffe to go another path. He has done broadway shows, as well as drama, but horror? This is definetely a new direction. With the reborn cult movie company Hammer films on his side, is this the right way for Radcliffe, or is he stuck forever in the Harry Potter phenomenon?

A solicitor named Arthur Kipps ( Daniel Radcliffe ) is assigned, by the lawfirm he works for, to handle the estate of Alice Drabow. The house is located on an island in the marshes, far away from the nearest village. As he visits the house, strange sightings of a black woman appears. He asks people in the village who she is, but they refuse to answer. As he gets closer to the answers, the more dangerous the situation gets.

When Hammer Film Productions returned after many years with Wake Wood, i was very pleased. This old school horror company knows how to build horror stories, without a lot of cgi effects and more real locations. The Woman In Black is nothing unique, but for a old school horror movie, it fits right in. And i have to say, Daniel Radcliffe is alright in the leading role, he is not a fantastic actor, but for his first time beeing in this genre he does ok. I recently read that The Woman In Black is the most successfull british horror movie at the box office in 20 years, maybe people realise that Hammer Films are quality, instead of dull teen slashers. Even if this motion picture has some flaws, like a parrot scene wich is pretty ridiculus, this is still very well made horror, just in the way for old school fans to enjoy. After seeing Radcliffe here, i believe he might actually have a future after mr Potter.

Rating: DDD