The Woman in Black Review - Off The Shelf Reviews
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- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- Join Gary and Iain for a review and discussion of, The Woman in Black (1989) by Director, Herbert Wise. Starring, Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker and Pauline Moran.
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Great horror, much scarier than the Daniel Radcliffe remake.
You guys should watch 1961's "The Innocents" if you haven't already. An incredibly creepy ghost story with a really well thought out and layered plot, great performances and beautiful black & white cinematography. The ending of The woman in black instantly reminded me of this because The Innocents has a similar scene.
The Innocents was remade as the truly dreadful "The Others" which people always praise but I've always found to be far inferior.
Grandmastergav86-Too bad you don't like The Others, I didn't think it was terrible at all. It has one of Nicole Kidman's best performances, plus it was so eerie and atmospheric, the visuals were great and I loved the score. Also The Others was never actually a remake of The Innocents, The writer/director just took a bit of inspiration from elements of the novel The Turn Of The Screw that The Innocents was based on but it was it's own story.
@@sherlockfan2000 I never realised that I thought it was meant as a remake of that film but still I didn't enjoy it that much. The Innocents is wonderful though.
I don't see The Others as a remake. The children in The Innocents aren't dead.
Great reviews, guys! FYI, the 1989 version is now available on Blu-ray - restored and remastered, including the original aspect ration and a widescreen cut.
It's on Blu-Ray now, well worth getting
Hey guys!!! Loved this review! If you liked this movie, I absolutely recommend 'Whistle and I'll Come To You' (1968) starring Michael Hordern, Directed by Jonathan Miller. A similar ghost story, it is televisual, unusual and deeply unsettling (& only 45 minutes!). It's around on RUclips somewhere. Do not bother with the 2010 remake though!
I remember our English teacher showing us this version in school before we went to see the stage play and then I saw the 2012 remake and I wholeheartedly agree with you guys that there were way too many jump scares and it almost like a paint by numbers ‘horror movie’
Although Radcliffe gave a good performance the 2012 version was practically unwatchable with the jump scares. I cannot recall a movie in recent history with so many jump scares and the freaking noise turned up to deafening levels that accompanied it. Had to turn on the closed captions and turn down the volume.
The Dog Who played as Spider in this Movie is really Cute
This one instantly became one of favorites...along with Rosemary's Baby this is a classic in my eyes that will never age.
For all the many TV shows and movies out there, we don't get too many really good classic ghost stories,
it's so easy to just overdo it and go straight horror (which I also love, but I do love a good old spooky story)
I've seen the other version of this film with Daniel Radcliffe & it was just okay. This older film looks much better than the Daniel Radcliffe film. I would love to see it. I live in the US, so I doubt it'd be easy to find. Damn..
@Han Solo where?
Binging old reviews and this one is so good, I've only seen the 2012 movie, really wanna watch this one now. How can anyone leave a dislike on these? Baffles me, feels like I'm sat with 2 mates talking about movies. Great personalitys, great humour, great review. Well done fellas
One of my favorite horror films. Thanks for all your great reviews!!
Yo, that dream sequence woke me up and I felt my heart sink. Jesus, why am I watching this at 12am?
The Art of Building Atmosphere with Suspense is definitely Disappearing like a Old Haunting with no one around to Acknowledge it's Presence on The Environment, the Right Energy will Super Charge that Environment in unexpected Ways
You guys are great. Like sitting around talking to friends. I LOVE the 2012 film. It's so atmospheric, plus I'm a fan of Ciaran Hinds. That said, this TV version is closer to Susan Hill's book, especially the bleak ending. That book was so scary, l couldn't have it in my house at night. I left in on the front porch when it got dark.
This scared the scrap out of me back in the day. The bedroom scene, of course, is one of the great scares of all time.
You’re one of the greatest scares of all time, mate, if anyone is...
Samuel Noble Dear boy.
@@TheOverlordOfProcrastination You’re dear boy, mate, if anyone is...
@@itsMrNoble such wit. So talented.
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The music from this movie still haunts me. I was actually freaked out by it, and I've watched horror films all of my life. There was just something about it.
I think horror movies require the actors in them to really act as if they are scared out of their wits. That is what this movie has that the remake does not have, imo. The reason the woman in black targets Arthur because he saves the gypsy girl - her next intended victim.
The best thing about the remake are those creepy toys....
When she was looming over him in bed I screamed so loud I woke the dog and I couldn't watch from thereon out, still haven't finished the film to this day.
scariest movie i ever seen. when she was out in marsh in cemetary was creepiest scene. this movie all about atmosphere. best to watch a night alone for best effects
This movie is one of my favorite ghost-movies of all time. I agree that the way it builds up the suspense is phenomenal, the Woman in Black gets under your skin and stays there long after you have finished watching the movie!
Love your reviews!
The White Makeup reminds Me of The Green Makeup used for The Wizard Of Oz for The Wicked Witch of The West
I have loved this film since first seeing it as a teenager - the ending is still shocking. So superior to the remake. I’ve also seen the play - now that was interesting.
Great review as always. That scene when the woman in black is approaching Arthur in bed reminded me of the third episode in Mario Bava's Black Sabbath.
Writing in 2021, the full version of this is now on youtube, pretty scary!
Thank you guys so much for reviewing this movie, so few people seem to know about it thanks to Susan Hill (the author of the book) apparently hating it which is so unfair as it's a classic scary movie. My dad managed to get a copy of this movie for my mum as a Christmas present when I was about 11/12 years old as they both said it terrified them when they first saw it on TV one Christmas Eve as a ghost story for Christmas. My parents were pretty laid back when it came to what movies we would watch so they allowed me & my younger brother (who was only about 7 years old at the time) to watch it during a sleepover with a friend one night & lets just say that no other movie ever scared me as much as this did as a kid. To this day that woman's face especially during the scene were she's hovering over Arthur when he's in bed is still the stuff of my worst nightmares & to be honest the only other horror film that has truly terrified me as much as The Woman In Black did was Lake Mungo.
Just finished rewatching this version twice more and found 'A Warning to the curious' on youtube with it. One of those 50 minute little ghost stories. These are my current faves, maybe the latter will last but Woman in Black is one of my top something all time favourites.
Your vids are great. Even the movies I have saw I still like to watch your reviews on them. O n by the way. That bed scene FREAKED ME OUT!!!
I wonder what the guys think of the 1988 film, "Lady in White", an R-rated "family horror" movie.
Thanks for the review guys! Your channel is great and you deserve a lot more views. I saw the Radcliffe version without knowing anything about it or that it was even based on a book. I thought it was quite good
This is what I like about UK. I was able to find DVD rentals of horror movies that no one has ever heard of, or so old that you can't find them anywhere else. One of the movies I watched there was 1955 Les Diaboliques and I LOVE that movie! Such a master piece! I watched the Daniel Redcliff version of Woman in Black and also the theatre version. I enjoyed the theatre version so much more than the movie, and I think I will like this version more than the remake as well.
you guys should seriously check out the stage production in the fortune theatre in London! one of the scariest things I have ever seen and I've seen it 4 times!!!!!!
Thought this was the Daniel Radcliffe one thank god it wasn't when I clicked on
Guys, will you ever do 1988s Lady in White. Such an awesome movie. May make a nice companion to this even though they are not connected
i hope they do its one hell of a ghost story
Yeah, didn't care for the remake either.
1989 is THE BEST version!!
This film seems right up there with the likes of The Changeling, Burnt Offerings, Ghost Story, and even The Watcher in the Woods. I'll have to give this one a watch now.
Try to find and watch 1988s Lady In White. a haunting bitter sweet ghost story/mystery. I think you will like.
I've already seen it. Thanks anyway.
@@bluefirefly4073 The Changeling came out in 1980 so maybe Susan Hill was inspired when She wrote The book?
I am so glad you reviewed this, I had never heard of this before and I was very creeped out by just your recap. Fuck, that ending though, what a horrible way to go. That poor baby. It reminded me of how I felt after watching the ending of Eden Lake or when Mick makes a “head on a stick” in Wolf Creek.
Looks like I've got another film to add to the list. Great review!
Why did they change the name of the lead character from Arthur Kipps to Arthur Kidd?
One of my fave all time scary movies...along side The Exorcist! Thankyou for the review fellas.
This version is closer to Susan Hills book . I do like the Radcliffe version too.
INFINITELY superior to the recent remake, and difficult to find a copy (the original VHS release commands hundreds of dollars on Ebay). Atmospheric, and effective, they truly don't make them like this anymore.
Yes I purchased a DVD of this years ago and it was 80 dollars!
@@vhs8669 I disagree The 2012 version is so much better
I never knew how similar the remake is to the original until now. I left the theater when I watched the Daniel Radcliffe one. I love horror movies... but that one scared the shit out of me! Of course, now I love it because it's so creepy and I'm able to watch it today. I've never seen the original but now I think I should! It looks better, actually
You two should try to watch 1988's The Lady in White. That film also is a ghost story as well but this movie is going to tug at your heart strings.
It really looks like they used the same locations in the modern version.
Speaking of Adrian Rawlins He plays as James Potter in The Harry Potter Movies
Great TV movie. I watched it before watching your review.
I still like the remake because it dares to be even more messed up. Those poor kids.
Just watched this version for the first time - it was great.
Thanks for your great film review of this good film
I just watched this movie after putting it on hold for months, i funnily enough never knew there was an older Woman In Black movie until i saw you guys had a review for it.... and damn, it was fantastic, the 2012 version i enjoyed, this version i loved! the atmosphere, tension, subtlety, acting, everything was great, i wouldn't say i was "scared" watching it but i sure as hell was incredibly immersed and on edge, it really goes to show that being subtle with horror is so so much better then stupid jump scares, jump scares may startle you for a second but they don't stick with you and make you think, thanks guys for letting me know this movie exists! now i just really hope this film gets released on DVD or blu ray sometime, i would love to own it, plus even better now i have finally seen it i get to watch your review!! :D which i have been looking forward to.
Mechaminilla99-Unfortunately I don't think it will ever get a blu Ray release as Susan Hill who wrote the novel hated the 89 adaptation, yet loved the terrible Daniel Radcliffe adaptation, & she took action to ensure the 89 version didn't get a wider distribution. Don't understand why as apart from a couple of changes it was more true to the novel then the 2012 adaptation.
@@kirstyfairley1585 I disagree saying that The 2012 version is terrible it was absolutely terrifying
Would recommend the Stone Tape, another TV play written by Nigel Kneale. Genuinely creepy stuff.
Guys please, please, please review Jack The Ripper with Michael Caine.
The same thing with watching Ju-on or The Grudge Movies You will feel like Kayako Saeki will be Haunting Your Nightmares Forever Kayako makes that Noise with Her Throat because when Her Husband Killed Her He broke Her Windpipe
Whoa ! 1983 Arthur kipps plays Harry potters dad whaaaat ! Cool I love that kinda stuff . If you ever get to Portland Oregon U.S.A. 44th & S.E. Belmont Movie Maddness if you like movies & if you like horror movies your in for a epic treat .
How can you recommend the remake Ian, if you've not seen it. Saying that I do like the remake and I'm happy you guys have introduced me to the original. Less said about angel of death the better, it was shite.
Good movie. But for god sake, don't watch the horrible remake with Radcliffe:
It's just full of cheap jump scares to the point of embarassment
I agree - the 1989 version actually scared me!
Chevy Tom It was the movie I saw on my first date. It scared the shit out of my boyfriend at the time. Hell, I was braver than him and I'm not quite one for horror movies.
Now I can look back on this movie and laugh. Both at my ex and the film.
I actually enjoyed the 2012 one...
same, i dont see the problem with it
only thing remake did was explain story little deeper. but all cgi this 1989 movie was a classic well done
oooh i thought it was the latest one lol you guys should do jack the ripper tv movie with micheal cane in :) again great review you guys rock thanks
I loved this film
It still want to know what Iains hat is on the front. This is from a fellow wrestling fan
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Thank you. Im hoping one day you both do a review of ready to rumble. I know it is terrible, but it is nostalgia for me.
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@@OffTheShelfReviews I think that The 2012 version is a much better version it was made because The 1989 version is a lot different than The Book by Susan Hill I have never read The Book but She was very disappointed with The 1989 version and praised The 2012 version
You guys should check out The Haunted (1991) rather creepy tv movie. Really dig the channel keep it up!
Hi Guys, this was such a strange movie years ago. I got a hold of a VHS copy my aunt had taped from TV in 90`s, remember watching it by myself one bored afternoon. UNFORGETABLE. Afterwards it took on a very small story by itself, lent it to mates, not letting on, in fact it lay in my old local, eventually the whole PUB watched it and got in on the joke, we would say its a "Sunday Afternoon Movie" a "bit like Sherlock Holmes with a twist". To a "man", everytime someone had watched it they`d come in the bar and first words were usually, "bast@rds!", "me and the wife lifted off the settee". GREAT!!..
Even better, was the exclusivity of it, Susan Hill did not like her books treatment, I believe it took a decade or more until I got my hands on a copy from Canada. The only reason it got picked up by a production company was the success of the "Woman in Black" play, where they appear in the audience. I saw it when it did the rounds, I remember going to the Bog near the time of the first fright, had a few beers and bounded down to my seat, forgetting such a quick noisey entrance put the sh1ts up a couple near the aisle. Brilliant movie, with classic British Direction and a clever pace that lulls you into its killer charm.
What is The Woman in Black Jesus since was Standing on The Water
Most frightening movie I've ever seen.
Even though The 2012 Movie with Daniel Radcliffe is Scary but it did remind Me way too much of The Grudge from 2004
Always wondered if women in black was misunderstood. What if she was there to warn. But people made wrong conclusion? Would be nice to get version with that approach.
i like this version over the new one any day
Didn't know the one with Radcliffe was a remake. This looks much better.
What about the Lady in White?
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I watched a few scenes of the remake with Daniel Radcliffe and boy was it hard to watch... Watching him trying to act along side some of his co-stars was horrible I honestly think a lot on untrained people could've done a better job
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Well that's me creeped out for the rest of the day.
Review Demon Seed please.
*Turn Up*
I guess just like The Grudge Burning The House doesn't stop The Hauntings
I wonder what would happen if he approaches her
Dragon lair in the book she just disappeared.
The Daniel Radcliffe version is also based on a popular stage play too.
Awesome Movie!
Isn't the woman appearing/disappearing just simply done by using jump cuts? I'm not sure why you think they had the woman fall down out of sight of the camera.Gary went to film school,right?
perhaps they did the remake with harry potter a few yrs back
JESUS CHRIST THAT CHILDREN SCREAMING SOUNDS SO REAL!
I watched "that scene" at 2:30am and I laughed, and then I slept just fine.
Well I know that it is A real Child I just mean that it sounds like A Child is having Something horrible happening to Him in real Life
I know that this Story is from A Book but it's very Similar to A NIGHTMARE on Elm street and Pied Piper
the bible? do you even know what a book is?
@@joddeurter2448 I wasn't Talking about The Bible
@@joddeurter2448 You meant to start The Sentence with A Capital T
@@joddeurter2448 The Woman in Black is a book by Susan Hill
Legit thought this was going to be the Radcliffe movie.
#proudshelfer
loved the radliffe movie i thught the ending was the woman was a dark angel not evil just not as happpy joy joy she reunited the family in the afterlife
lol what? It was just full of cheap jump scares. Wasn't even scary.
It just tried to "boo! boo! boo!" all the friggin time it got so annoying.
@@chevytom3016 I disagree The 2012 version was absolutely terrifying
so two grown ups killed by a fallen twig ... ? THat tree looked like it could barely injure you...a bit silly, sorry ^^ But then, I hate bad depressing endings with the bad ones winning in general, maybe that's why I am not impressed by this ending
Vox Draconia the book ending was a little better. Still sad though
The Woman In Black is also a famous stage play.
Ian... Do you know the differenz between sussex and saxony:-) Possible Kindergarten;-)
9/10 for sure from me! One of the best horror movies I’ve seen in a very long time