The Woman in Black

2012, Mystery & thriller/Horror, 1h 35m

196 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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Traditional to a fault, The Woman in Black foregoes gore for chills -- although it may not provide enough of them for viewers attuned to more modern, high-stakes horror. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

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.
  • Rating:
    PG-13 (Violence/Disturbing Images|Thematic Material)
  • Genre:
    Mystery & thriller, Horror
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    James Watkins
  • Producer:
    Richard Jackson, Simon Oakes, Brian Oliver
  • Writer:
    Susan Hill, Jane Goldman
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     wide
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  • Box Office (Gross USA):
    $54.3M
  • Runtime:
  • Distributor:
    CBS Films
  • Sound Mix:
    Datasat, SDDS, Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Daniel Radcliffe
Arthur Kipps
Misha Handley
Joseph Kipps
Roger Allam
Mr. Bentley
Ciarán Hinds
Mr. Daily
Janet McTeer
Mrs. Daily
Mary Stockley
Mrs. Fisher
Tim McMullan
Mr. Jerome
Liz White
Jennet Humfrye
Ashley Foster
Nathanial Drablow
Sophie Stuckey
Stella Kipps
Shaun Dooley
Fisher
James Watkins
Director
Susan Hill
Writer
Jane Goldman
Screenwriter
Richard Jackson
Producer
Simon Oakes
Producer
Brian Oliver
Producer
Guy East
Executive Producer
Nigel Sinclair
Executive Producer
Tobin Armbrust
Executive Producer
Marc Schipper
Executive Producer
Neil Dunn
Executive Producer
Xavier Marchand
Executive Producer
Charles Layton
Executive Producer
Tyler Thompson
Executive Producer
Roy Lee
Executive Producer
Tim Maurice-Jones
Cinematography
Kave Quinn
Production Design
Jon Harris
Film Editing
Karen Lindsay-Stewart
Casting
Marco Beltrami
Original Music
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Critic Reviews for The Woman in Black

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Audience Reviews for The Woman in Black

  • Sep 16, 2016
    Really didn't expect to like this, but I did. Really creepy once it gets going and I loved the ending.
    Nicki M Super Reviewer
  • Dec 11, 2015
    Daniel Radcliffe leads the cast in the atmospheric horror-thriller The Woman in Black. After being sent to a small town to assess an estate, a young lawyer starts to see a mysterious woman in black that is said to be a vengeful spirit that kills children. The writing is pretty strong, and does a good job at weaving the mystery of who the woman is and how to quell her thirst for vengeance. Additionally, the costumes and sets are especially well-done and help to create a creepy and foreboding tone. Full of chills, The Woman in Black is a frightening horror film.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Jul 19, 2014
    Pretty creepy! Nothing too unexpected, as far as the story goes, but there were some moments that made me jump!
    Erin C Super Reviewer
  • May 07, 2014
    Could stand Daniel Radcliffe being in it thanks to it's surprisingly taut & jumpy nature. Simple narrative bolstered by a seasoned Cirian Hinds performance
    Sanity Assassin ! Super Reviewer
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