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The Woman in Black (2012)

PG_13 95 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   3 February 2012 (USA)
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Reviews: 321 user | 342 critic | 39 from Metacritic.com

A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.

Director:

James Watkins

Writers:

Susan Hill (novel), Jane Goldman (screenplay)
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Cast

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Storyline

A young lawyer, struggling with work after the death of his wife, is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased eccentric woman who owns an English manor. The village residents want him to leave as they are trying to conceal a deadly secret. But he refuses, and soon discovers that the house of his client is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black. Written by Kad  

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Plot Keywords:

Village | Lawyer | Ghost | House | Estate  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material and violence/disturbing images See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Canada | Sweden

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La dame en noir See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,874,072 (USA) (5 February 2012) (2855 Screens)

Gross:

$54,322,273 (USA) (29 April 2012)
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Dolby Digital  | Datasat  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The boy who plays Daniel Radcliffe's son is his real godson, a casting idea made by Radcliffe himself served to help him establish an authentic relationship between father and son. See more »

Goofs

Crew or equipment visible: When the ghost approaches Arthur while he is asleep, the camera dolly is reflected in the mirror. See more »

Quotes

Daily: I believe the most rational mind can play tricks in the dark.
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Connections

Featured in "The Big Picture: February 2012 (#3.4)" (2012) See more »