Year: 1989
Duration: 01:41:37
Directed by: Herbert Wise
Actors: Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker, Pauline Moran, David Ryall
Language: English
Country: UK
Also known as: Asszony feketében, Frau in Schwarz, Siyahli Kadin
Description: In the mythology of many countries and peoples of the world is common image of a decrepit old woman. Bent figure , the black clothing that hides most of her face and burning , bottomless eyes , one look at all that grows cold inside . And its appearance is always symbolizes the imminent disaster. It is in this guise often portrayed most ruthless and implacable force – Death. Thus, the ” Woman in Black “, the year 1989 .
” Woman in Black ” – a story that combines elements of supernatural thriller and the old tradition , which most ancient legend , designed to show the beauty of English folklore , rather than the terrible tale , capable only to frighten small children. In relatively common story about a haunted house woven traditional ideas about the world beyond the English , death and irrevocable fate.
Using classical techniques of the genre to create the necessary atmosphere of the story unfolds , sober repeatedly reminding her to film ” Dracula ” by Bram Stoker. Big old house , isolated from the world and connects the city with only a narrow embankment, periodically flooded during high tide. Quiet little town , whose residents definitely known the mysteries surrounding this magnificent structure and its occupants. Secrets so terrible and horrible that they all left an indelible mark in the history of the city , forcing each to shake with fear and once again do not remember the events of the past years . It is in such a situation and gets Arthur Kidd, employee law firm , forced to visit the province , in order to resolve all matters with a house whose owner died recently. However, the funeral was not a single person , the mere mention of the name of the hostess draws visitors into silence bar and go to the mansion for the locals , it seems like death. If he knew that they knew … It would not be so late to go back.
Slamming doors and shutters , thick, impenetrable fog, strange noises and voices in the depths of the house , auditory hallucinations , pursuing Arthur Kidd – a classic tale of a haunted house . However, the above methods only create an atmosphere , an atmosphere of mystery and suspense . But do not worry . And a lonely old woman silhouette in black robes everywhere haunting Kidd . Who is she – the ghost housewife seeking repose , the message from the other world , trying to convey important information or something else ? Whatever it was, it was her appearance in the frame makes the heart beat faster , breathing slows and leads to madness awaiting the denouement. And all this is only a rehearsal , preparing for the climactic scene , from which the hair on the head can be moved. Scene , it deserves the title of a cult .
Local legends tell about the image of the old woman , when followed by the mysterious deaths of children and accidents. So, perhaps , the very image of death in women in black visits town , doomed to eternal damnation ? And creeps closer and closer to Arthur Kidd , more immersing his mind into madness . She pursues him everywhere , because it is worth it to print , as is well known , can not hide from death . And everything ‘s coming closer to the finale . Probably the most logical for this story .
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Thanks for putting this film up. Susan Hill’s novel was genuinely frightening – and so was this film.
The inevitable remake in 2012, with Daniel Radcliffe, had too much CGI, and failed to chill.
You have an impressive site here. Lots of Eurotrash (or anywhere trash) rubbing shoulders with forgotten or rare treasures. A lot of work’s gone into this. Thanks again.