I found this movie pretty entertaining. The plot is in the form of what has today become a pretty cookie cutter formula. A house haunted by a sad or angry spirit wanting revenge, avenge or justice. The plot is not quite esoteric or nuanced enough for my tastes, and it kind of drags a bit from the middle and out, transforming itself from a claustrophobic and intense exorcist like nightmare to more of a mystery thriller with loads of dialogue and daylight scenes.
Fortunately the cinematography is beautiful, slow, wide and open. The 1800'th century aristocratic victorian interior decor, coupled with the bright and open scenes from the inner city of New York and Washington (?) creates a nice contrast between the darker scenes inside the house which becomes a bit carnival-like in the long run.
Another positive factor is the way the movie takes itself seriously, largely fueled by the cast that seems less Hollywood and morel like stage actors.
Fortunately the cinematography is beautiful, slow, wide and open. The 1800'th century aristocratic victorian interior decor, coupled with the bright and open scenes from the inner city of New York and Washington (?) creates a nice contrast between the darker scenes inside the house which becomes a bit carnival-like in the long run.
Another positive factor is the way the movie takes itself seriously, largely fueled by the cast that seems less Hollywood and morel like stage actors.
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