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The Woman in Black (2012)

PG_13 95 min  -  Drama | Horror | Thriller  -   3 February 2012 (USA)
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A young lawyer travels to a remote village where he discovers the vengeful ghost of a scorned woman is terrorizing the locals.

Director:

James Watkins

Writers:

Susan Hill (novel), Jane Goldman (screenplay)

Stars:

Daniel Radcliffe, Janet McTeer and Ciarán Hinds
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Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Emma Shorey Emma Shorey ...
Fisher Girl
Molly Harmon ...
Fisher Girl
Sophie Stuckey ...
Daniel Radcliffe ...
Misha Handley Misha Handley ...
Joseph Kipps
Jessica Raine Jessica Raine ...
Nanny
Roger Allam ...
Lucy May Barker ...
Nursemaid
Indira Ainger Indira Ainger ...
Little Girl on Train
Andy Robb Andy Robb ...
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Ciarán Hinds ...
Shaun Dooley ...
Fisher
Mary Stockley Mary Stockley ...
Mrs. Fisher
Alexia Osborne ...
Victoria Hardy
Alfie Field ...
Tom Hardy
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Storyline

A young lawyer, struggling with work after the death of his wife, is sent to a remote village to settle the estate of a deceased eccentric woman who owns an English manor. The village residents want him to leave as they are trying to conceal a deadly secret. But he refuses, and soon discovers that the house of his client is haunted by the vengeful ghost of a woman dressed in black. Written by Kad  

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Plot Keywords:

Village | Ghost | Lawyer | Secret | Estate  | See more »

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Thriller

Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for thematic material and violence/disturbing images See all certifications »

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Country:

UK | Canada | Sweden

Language:

English

Release Date:

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Also Known As:

La dame en noir See more »

Filming Locations:

The Causeway to Osea Island, Maldon, Essex, England See more »

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$20,874,072 (USA) (5 February 2012) (2855 Screens)

Gross:

$54,322,273 (USA) (29 April 2012)
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Company Credits

Production Co:

Cross Creek Pictures, Hammer Film Productions, Alliance Films See more »
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Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital  | Datasat  | SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1
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Trivia

The music boxes and mechanical toys in the nursery scenes were not created for the movie, but were genuine antique toys from the period, loaned to the production by a collector. See more »

Goofs

Continuity: The coin Kipps offers Keckwick for transport to the old house changes size as the scene changes. See more »

Quotes

Daily: Don't go chasing shadows, Arthur.
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Connections

Featured in "Maltin on Movies: The Woman in Black (#1.61)" (2012) See more »