I can't understand the low ratings for this production. I suppose some people are giving it low rankings because they object to it being a fairly loose adaptation of the short story. This is somewhat true on the face of it, but also beside the point. Take the story and the film each on its own terms, and enjoy them as separate entities. They are each worthy of your time.
It is a rare ghost story adaptation that does a truly excellent job being scary with respect to the ghostly, creepy events and specters appearing on screen, while also connecting this content with a deeply emotionally resonant story centered on grief and guilt. And John Hurt is superb, as always.
It is a rare ghost story adaptation that does a truly excellent job being scary with respect to the ghostly, creepy events and specters appearing on screen, while also connecting this content with a deeply emotionally resonant story centered on grief and guilt. And John Hurt is superb, as always.