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Based on the classic ghost story, The Woman In Black tells the tale of Arthur Kipps (Daniel Radcliffe), a lawyer who is forced to leave his young son and travel to a remote village to attend to the affairs of the recently deceased owner of Eel Marsh House.
Working alone in the old mansion, Kipps begins to uncover the town's tragic and tortured secrets and his fears escalate when he discovers that local children have been disappearing under mysterious circumstances. When those closest to him become threatened by the vengeful woman in black, Kipps must find a way to break the cycle of terror.
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112 of 124 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray
Don't waste your time with the UK DVD and Blu Ray release. It has been reedited, cut, images darkened and sound altered, all to change it from being a 16 rating down to a 12.
Seen as how this excellent British film is a big comeback for the legendary Hammer Horror film company, it seems ironic that the UK has been landed with a heavily censored version of the film.
Instead, go to Amazon.de and buy Die Frau in Schwarz, the fully uncut German release, seen as the director intended it. Switching to the 2nd audio track gives you English (German being 1st). Picture and Sound quality are excellent, and with Germany being in the same region code area, both the DVD and Blu Ray will play on UK machines.
Seen as how this excellent British film is a big comeback for the legendary Hammer Horror film company, it seems ironic that the UK has been landed with a heavily censored version of the film.
Instead, go to Amazon.de and buy Die Frau in Schwarz, the fully uncut German release, seen as the director intended it. Switching to the 2nd audio track gives you English (German being 1st). Picture and Sound quality are excellent, and with Germany being in the same region code area, both the DVD and Blu Ray will play on UK machines.
59 of 67 people found the following review helpful
By E. Smith
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I wasn't sure what to expect having read the brilliant book by Susan Hill, but was really glad that I went to see this film! Fantastic, dark and eerie house (Unlike previous film that was shot in mostly daylight - not even slightly scary, and was therefore not faithful to the book).
As I enjoyed Harry Potter, thought I'd keep visualising Daniel Radcliffe doing that Potter 'Look' and that I wouldn't be able to take him seriously in this role, but he was great, very impressed. He doesn't say that much, but his role as the suffering Arthur Kipps was spot on. There are extra scary bits in this film that aren't in the book plus a bit missing that I was a little surprised about, (whistling to dog) as it's a particularly eerie bit, but nevertheless, a film to watch and enjoy if you like creepy films without blood and guts,(and in my case, order on blu-ray and watch many times on a windy rainy night!). The best film I've seen in ages.
As I enjoyed Harry Potter, thought I'd keep visualising Daniel Radcliffe doing that Potter 'Look' and that I wouldn't be able to take him seriously in this role, but he was great, very impressed. He doesn't say that much, but his role as the suffering Arthur Kipps was spot on. There are extra scary bits in this film that aren't in the book plus a bit missing that I was a little surprised about, (whistling to dog) as it's a particularly eerie bit, but nevertheless, a film to watch and enjoy if you like creepy films without blood and guts,(and in my case, order on blu-ray and watch many times on a windy rainy night!). The best film I've seen in ages.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
By NB
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
Hammer began in the 50s and died a death after reigning as Kings of Horror. When they were resurrected, wisely they did not showcase their disappointing Wakewood but went ahead with the proven Scandinavian 'Let Me In'. The Japanese long ago realised that there is a huge market for the old fashioned creepy tale and Hammer turned to the classic 'Woman In Black' to revive the Gothic haunted house theme. And with what gusto! The first half is kept tense with bangs and effects and clever camera angles - all contrived of course, but stylish and skilfully managed to keep the nervous viewer on the edge of the seat. Atmospheric and engaging, the movie suceeds by merit of its cinematography and its attention to detail, so much so that you readily forgive some of the staged shock effects. The success of the production has settled the point - the old ghost story begs to be reborn and in the Gothic sphere there is plenty by MR James, Algernon Blackwood et al for them to continue to produce top quality hauntings for years to come if they so wished. Welcome back, Hammer!
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Avoid this DVD version - for some odd reason the distributors are releasing cut and censored DVD versions and releasing the uncut versions on Blu-Ray.
Avoid buying this product and put a stop to the public being 'bullied' into buying Blu-Ray discs.
The Region 1 is uncut so this is the best version to buy currently.
The poor rating is to do with the fact that this film is censored , the film is awesome and I would award it 5 stars.
Avoid buying this product and put a stop to the public being 'bullied' into buying Blu-Ray discs.
The Region 1 is uncut so this is the best version to buy currently.
The poor rating is to do with the fact that this film is censored , the film is awesome and I would award it 5 stars.
54 of 64 people found the following review helpful
By T. Turner
Format:DVD
The Woman In Black is a wonderful return to the mainstream for Hammer Films. The $13m chiller has so far raked in almost $106m at the box office and has become one of the most successful British horror movies of the past twenty years. If you love suspense and an abundance of jumps, then this movie is for you. Hopefully, the DVD will also include the uncut 15 certificate version.
68 of 81 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Many supernatural/horror movies, these days, promise so much but seem always to deliver so little; not so with this film. Having watched it at the cinema with the wife - who likes a good scare - we were very entertained. Being an adult of sound mind, I've never been keen on Harry Potter, but I thought the Radcliffe lad did an excellent job in his role as Arthur Kipps - a recently widowed legal clerk and father of one - who's job is hanging by a thread when he is assigned to settling the estate of the eerie 'Eel Marsh House', where alot of the ghostly action takes place. I found Radcliffe to be posessed of that troubled/sensitive quality that goes with the character, and there's not a hint of Potter about him. It's difficult to say much about this film without giving a deal of it away, and the less you know before you watch it - probably the better. But I will say - for worthwhile storyline, creepiness and decent scares (not over reliant on use of gore or CGI), this film really does deliver. A great supporting cast too, playing the local villagers with a terrifying secret! This movie ranks along side greats like 'The Changeling' and is similarly well executed. You will delight in it's air of tension and menace throughout! Enjoy!
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful
By Valerie J.
Format:DVD
Daniel Radcliffe of Harry Potter fame stars in this Hammer Horror about a young widowed lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who has to go to a remote and dilapidated mansion in the middle of marshland to go through the papers of a deceased woman with a view to settling her estate. When he arrives, he finds there is no room at the village inn and is treated badly by the locals who want him to go back where he came from. Arthur is taken under the wing of an amicable local squire, (Ciarán Hinds), who scoffs at their superstitious behaviour and despite protests by the locals he takes Arthur to the mansion. However, the mansion is cut off by the tide twice a day and Arthur insists on working all night. It is a night to remember!
This is typical Hammer Horror fare in the old tradition - creaking doors, things that go bump in the night, and so on. I was impressed by young Daniel Radcliffe as I would have expected the role to go to an older actor but he carried off the part of a bereaved lawyer with a young son very well. However, as far as the 'horror' element is concerned, it is pretty tame by today's standards so if you are made of sterner stuff and want a movie to get your heart beating a bit faster, you will be happier, I imagine, with movies like The Thing 1982 and 2011 versions. Both great. Still, The Woman in Black is good spooky fun and well worth watching.
Susan Hill's book 'The Woman in Black' is available at Amazon. You can Look Inside.
This is typical Hammer Horror fare in the old tradition - creaking doors, things that go bump in the night, and so on. I was impressed by young Daniel Radcliffe as I would have expected the role to go to an older actor but he carried off the part of a bereaved lawyer with a young son very well. However, as far as the 'horror' element is concerned, it is pretty tame by today's standards so if you are made of sterner stuff and want a movie to get your heart beating a bit faster, you will be happier, I imagine, with movies like The Thing 1982 and 2011 versions. Both great. Still, The Woman in Black is good spooky fun and well worth watching.
Susan Hill's book 'The Woman in Black' is available at Amazon. You can Look Inside.
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5.0 out of 5 stars
ghost story ,brill.
a real chiller brilliant camera work
has the viewer sat on the edg of the seat,a proper ghost story,we really enjoyed it
has the viewer sat on the edg of the seat,a proper ghost story,we really enjoyed it
Published 2 days ago by michael smith
3.0 out of 5 stars
Not as good as the Hype
over hyped, very poor dialogue sometimes hard to hear what the characters are actually saying, slow moving script with a very disappointing ending
Published 5 days ago by P. G. H. Payne
5.0 out of 5 stars
Hammer Horror on a Grand scale!
The DVD came well packaged and on time. There wasn't a scratch on the DVD and I must say for Hammer's first outing since the early 1970's, the story was imaginative and... Read more
Published 6 days ago by Phillip
5.0 out of 5 stars
the woman in black
got this week a go for my brother for Easter gift
love it his let a friend use it for a week
love it his let a friend use it for a week
Published 11 days ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
Gothic at it's best
Harry Potter it is not! DR puts in a fine performance in this film, I love movies that have a horror them but you get to imagine rather than see the horror. Read more
Published 20 days ago by The owlman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good quality
my daughter is happy with this DVD
cheap reliable service would recommend to others and will purchase from in future
cheap reliable service would recommend to others and will purchase from in future
Published 20 days ago by Ms. Sharon Thain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great film
Great film with tons of atmosphere. One to lock the doors and scare yourself silly in front of the roaring fire.
Published 20 days ago by Martin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Spooky
We really enjoyed watching this spooky movie. It was full of heart jumping moments. Would certainly recommend it to my friends
Published 25 days ago by J. Bailey
3.0 out of 5 stars
Ghostly fun
The Woman in Black does well to build a foreboding atmosphere. The film brings Susan Hill's vision to life perfectly and offers plenty of chills as well as the obligatory jump... Read more
Published 1 month ago by T. Cosens
5.0 out of 5 stars
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Great dvd really enjoyed it and will watch it again, very watchable and very well acted - loved it thanks
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