A solicitor faces spectral secrets and small-town superstition on the haunted English coast.
THE WOMAN IN BLACK
A spine-chilling ghost story
The Woman in Black is a 1989 British horror-mystery film directed by Herbert Wise about a solicitor who encounters supernatural forces while settling an estate in a haunted seaside town.
Overview
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After a series of terrifying encounters and revelations at Eel Marsh House, Arthur Kidd learns the tragic backstory of the Woman in Black. Witnessing her presence is revealed to presage the death of a child.
Why Cult
The film’s isolated tidal marshes and creaking manor evoke classic haunted house chills in a distinctly British landscape.
Set in the 1920s, the story’s historical detail adds an extra layer of eerie authenticity to the supernatural proceedings.
Based on Susan Hill’s novel and adapted by genre legend Nigel Kneale, this version delivers a faithful and atmospheric take on modern gothic horror.
The unsettling presence of the titular apparition drives the narrative, making every sighting a moment of suspense.
Threat File
Settling the estate of Alice Drablow
The Woman in Black apparition
Haunting and terrorizing those who encounter her
Eel Marsh House and Crythin Gifford
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Questions from the Vault
What is The Woman in Black about? +
The Woman in Black is a 1989 British horror-mystery film directed by Herbert Wise about a solicitor who encounters supernatural forces while settling an estate in a haunted seaside town.
When was The Woman in Black released? +
The Woman in Black was released in 1989.
Who directed The Woman in Black? +
The Woman in Black was directed by Herbert Wise.
How long is The Woman in Black? +
The Woman in Black has a runtime of 100 minutes.
What genre is The Woman in Black? +
The Woman in Black is a history, horror, and mystery film.
Where can I watch The Woman in Black? +
The Woman in Black is available to stream on SassyFlix.