The Woman in Black (2012)
A young lawyer uncovers tragic secrets in an isolated house, his dread growing with every chilling glimpse.
The story follows a young lawyer, Arthur Kipps, who is ordered to travel to a remote village and sort out a recently deceased client’s papers. As he works alone in the client’s isolated house, Kipps begins to uncover tragic secrets, his unease growing when he glimpses a mysterious woman dressed only in black. Receiving only silence from the locals, Kipps is forced to uncover the true identity of the Woman in Black on his own, leading to a desperate race against time when he discovers her true identity.
How intense is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black is properly scary, with no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is heavy. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch and a late-night trip. Rated PG-13.
What The Woman in Black feels like
- Tone
- suspensefulchillingatmosphericmelancholy
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attentionLate night
Where to stream The Woman in Black
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Is The Woman in Black for you?
Is The Woman in Black scary?
Yes, properly. The Woman in Black is scare level 2 of 3, the real thing without being an endurance test.
Is The Woman in Black gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The Woman in Black sad or heavy?
It is emotionally heavy (2 of 3). Expect it to land.
Is The Woman in Black OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 2, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The Woman in Black?
The Woman in Black is streaming on Paramount+ and Kanopy.
Does The Woman in Black have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
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