It has been ages since I've gone to the cinema in eager anticipation of being scared witless. A noticeable difference, and an indication that I'm...maturing, shall we say, is that I was excited by a brilliant idea to toss a bran muffin into my bag to enjoy with the cup of tea I would buy at the concession stand.
We could have gone to the late show, driving past the wide expanse of desolate provincial park that blankets in mist each night. But we went to the afternoon show instead, not because we were scared or anything.
The film veers from Susan Hill's book here and there but it wasn't horrible or distracting enough to put me off. But one thing never changes whether it be written word, West End play or film...that ghostly spectre, the woman in black, is terrifying! And last night, with its full moon, we slept with the blind in our room firmly pulled down so that she couldn't peer into our window.
(Shivers)
Envious - it's not out here til the weekend - it'll clash with lots of stuff I have on so not sure if I'll get to go...
ReplyDeleteHi Darlene, you have me intrigued! First you wrote about the book a few posts ago and now the movie. I have never heard of the book and I just saw that the movie has opened here in Los Angeles. What should I do first? Read the book or go see the movie? I will await your advice.
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Sunday Taylor, My recommendation would be to read the book first and since it's more of a novella it won't take you very long. There are a few scenes which barely skim events in the book so having that background information makes for a better experience. But hey, at the end of the day it's all just spooky fun so enjoy!
ReplyDelete...and "hello" to you, Verity!
The Woman in Black is one of the creepiest books I've ever read, but I'm such a wimp when it comes to scary movies. Trying to decide whether I can handle this or not...
ReplyDeleteI have no intention of seeing this film for the simple reason that the book scared me witless. I live on my own and decided one night to read it in bed - yes, I know. I was so frightened I was scared to get out of bed and I really needed to go to the loo but I couldnot get out of the bed and had to suffer till daylight!
ReplyDeleteJoAnn, If I tell you that despite the 14A rating there were two boys under the age of eight sitting behind us who never uttered a single whimper...would that help? Of course, they may have been frozen with fear. What were their parents thinking?!
ReplyDeleteElaine, Eek! I don't blame you one little bit. Goodness knows what may reach out from under the bed and grab your ankles! Sorry, couldn't resist...now think happy thoughts, cheers.
I saw the stage production a few years ago when it came to my local theatre. Terrifying!!
ReplyDeleteI've read the book twice and am looking forward to seeing the film, but I will wait for the DVD and then watch it safe at home in a brightly lit room!
ReplyDeleteOMG, it was absolutely freaking terrifying! You sound so calm in your rreview but K came out with bruises all down his arm from my clutching. We slept with all the lights on. Never ever seen such a scary film - this was 10 times more scary than the book
ReplyDeleteverity, Hahahaha...I didn't want to ruin it for anyone. Poor Ken!
ReplyDeleteI'm reading this for book group at the moment. Probably not the best choice to read late at night while husband is away! Brilliant and terrifying.
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