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The Woman in Black

Seen it?

1989 | 100 min | Horror, Mystery, TV Movie

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (100% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Innocents or The Conjuring: The Devil Made Me Do It, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 40 min.
What might put you off
Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

A lawyer travels to a small seaside town to settle the estate of a recently deceased woman, but soon becomes ensnared in something much more sinister.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    100% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.9 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactBelow par

    About 43K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Herbert Wise

  • Adrian RawlinsArthur Kidd
  • Bernard HeptonSam Toovey
  • David DakerJosiah Freston
  • Pauline MoranWoman in Black
  • David RyallSweetman
  • Clare HolmanStella Kidd
  • John CaterArnold Pepperell
  • John Franklyn-RobbinsReverend Greet
  • Fiona WalkerMrs. Toovey
  • William SimonsJohn Keckwick