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The Orphanage

The Orphanage

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 45m
Laura returns to the house where she was raised, and decides to transform it into an orphanage. Soon, her son, Simón, makes an invisible friend... (imdb)

Directed by:

J.A. Bayona

Screenwriter:

Sergio G. Sánchez

Starring:

Geraldine Chaplin, Belén Rueda, Mabel Rivera, Fernando Cayo, Roger Príncep, Montserrat Carulla, Andrés Gertrúdix, Edgar Vivar, Carla Gordillo, Óscar Casas, Mireia Renau, Georgina Avellaneda

Genres:

Drama, Suspense/Thriller, Horror, Mystery

AKA:

El Orfanato

Country:

Spain

Language:

Spanish
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The Orphanage

2007
Drama, Suspense/Thriller
1h 45m
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beedubBeeDub
Rated 29 May 2019
92
84th
A classy and memorable ghost story that delivers chills along with some truly devastating emotional gut-punches. A must-see for haunted house movie fans.
Rated 29 May 2019
groovysoulsGroovy_Souls
Rated 11 Feb 2018
85
82nd
Yeah, I didn't expect much else from Del Toro. The Orphanage is emotionally driven and interesting through and through. While there are some tense moments (moreso than most full horror films), the real thrills come from the emotional connections to the characters you achieve early on. Awesome movie, easily worth a watch.
Rated 11 Feb 2018
frederFreder
Rated 01 Aug 2011
80
72nd
For ninety minutes. it's terrifying; then in the last ten minutes as the pieces start to come together and we come to understand what really happened, it turns desperately sad, tragically sad. I wish more modern horror movies were as well-made and as humane as this one is.
Rated 01 Aug 2011
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 04 Apr 2008
81
88th
One of the better ghost stories of recent times with some fantastic cinematography and great tension. Reminiscent of 1980's "The Changeling".
Rated 04 Apr 2008
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 04 Jan 2008
85
73rd
Though the story is conventional and is readily predictable everything else about The Orphanage is of such a high quality it doesn't allow you to directly fault the film for its shortcomings. The acting is absolutely stellar and the cinematography adds to such an unnatural tension leading The Orphanage to the top of the heap in terms of literal scares. It's terrifying, moody, and in many ways brilliant. The Orphanage is a movie to experience.
Rated 04 Jan 2008
paxtonPaxton
Rated 04 May 2015
79
75th
"Whoa!!! Isn't someone going to help that poor old woman? Oh good. Is she o...Nooooooo! Aaaaaaaaaaaahhhh. Nooooooooooo." I guess it was an ok jump scare.
Rated 04 May 2015
okkervilOkkervil
Rated 31 Jul 2009
89
95th
Does something that very few films, if any in recent years have managed to do, and that's be an atmospheric and scary horror film that is also be emotional and beautifully shot. A great cast make the most of the simple. but highly effective plot and I just love the ending. I found the whole movie spine-tingling! A work of suspenseful genius.
Rated 31 Jul 2009
waldheriWaldheri
Rated 07 Dec 2008
85
83rd
The Orphanage is very much like El Laberinto del Fauno in atmosphere, but it isn't as visually engaging. It's not your standard severed limbs and bloody corpses horror, making it instantly interesting. It is a mystery of deceased orphans and a missing child who just before his disappearance told his parents he had made new friends from the former orphanage they moved into - seemingly invisible, made-up friends. The film was positively scary and at several occasions it sent chills up my spine.
Rated 07 Dec 2008
sommssomms
Rated 21 Jul 2008
80
86th
Creepy, chilling, and surprisingly touching. Dripping with style, and the sound design is particularly fantastic.
Rated 21 Jul 2008
hellsditchhellsditch
Rated 05 Jun 2008
77
45th
The filmmakers nailed the atmosphere, no doubt. But the DVD's menu was creepier than almost anything in the actual movie. Lots of opportunities squandered in that department because there was room for more scares. Still, there is something to be said for restraint and for a slow ratcheting of tension. Only, for all of the building pressure, I don't think there was an adequate emotional release at the end. It was more like, "Oh. I see." Semi-touching, but ultimately felt a little slight to me.
Rated 05 Jun 2008
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 04 May 2008
80
66th
A little derivative, but satisfying. After several years of most ghost stories coming from Japan, it's nice to have one that doesn't deliberately obscure its plot or leave questions unanswered. Ambiguity can be fun, but it's refreshing to have a story where everything makes sense and there are no nagging loose ends. Those looking for a pure horror experience will probably be disappointed; although there's a couple of jump scares and a few creepy scenes, it's really more moody than frightening.
Rated 04 May 2008
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 05 Mar 2008
75
65th
This is excellent. It actually scared me and creeped me out, which is rare for this kind of film. Very well made, if only other thriller/horror films were of this quality..
Rated 05 Mar 2008
eveeluneveelun
Rated 29 Dec 2007
78
70th
Doesn't ever completely break out of the standard ghost story conventions, but it is well-executed: the pacing is good and the atmosphere is developed (which is more than I can say for most horror movies), and the metaphor of ghosts as symbols of how we cope with the past and our ability to move is neatly expressed.
Rated 29 Dec 2007
lady_moeLady Moe
Rated 04 Oct 2015
80
49th
A horror film that shares a lot of similarities with classics like "The Innocents" and modern films like "The Others" but is still able to give us a different kind of story. "The Orphanage" is a ghost story with plenty of suspenseful moments and a few jump scares here and there. The main character played by Belén Rueda is easy to sympathize with and follow. I won't spoil the ending of course but it takes a very different direction and I was pleasantly surprised. It's a unique type of horror fil
Rated 04 Oct 2015
nilooravaeinilooravaei
Rated 24 Dec 2013
94
94th
one of the best thrillers i've ever seen - it's really difficult for horror movies to maintain standards of high filmmaking, but this film inexplicably does it! the content speaks for itself.
Rated 24 Dec 2013
td888td888
Rated 12 Jun 2011
90
95th
I enjoyed this from the beginning till the end. One of the better drama/suspense/horror movies out there. Not just scares for the sake of it, but the scares are actually an integrated part of the story and plot. Highly recommended, don't miss this one!
Rated 12 Jun 2011
cameron326cameron326
Rated 25 Feb 2011
85
91st
Fantastic use of atmosphere to create suspense. One of the very best horror films of the decade.
Rated 25 Feb 2011
catfacercatfacer
Rated 03 Oct 2010
45
37th
I found little to like about this.
Rated 03 Oct 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 11 Aug 2010
65
44th
The premise is neat, the setting is really filled with potential, and ghost kids creep me out. Somewhere along the way all this potential was squandered on a decent but surprisingly unengaging mystery. A few cool moments, but most of the time you'll be waiting for something, anything to happen.
Rated 11 Aug 2010
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 19 Jul 2010
83
81st
Starts off with a bang, keeps you in suspense the whole time, but the ending was a little much. It should have ended with the chilling discovery and suicide, rather than continue on into other side. Why add a happy ending to the perfect ending? It would be like if Han Solo was encased in Carbonite, the Slave One crashed into Vader's ship on takeoff, releasing Han from his freeze and in he process taking out the Empire. Ok, maybe not that extreme, but still...
Rated 19 Jul 2010
mentaculusMentaculus
Rated 17 Mar 2010
76
64th
One of only about three movies that treat ghosts in the same metaphoric way I interpret them (see also the original Dark Water, The Shining). Perfectly realized tone, atmosphere and acting. I didn't expect this to take me where it did, but I am grateful for it.
Rated 17 Mar 2010
theficionadotheficionado
Rated 04 Jan 2010
50
48th
Moody ghost story that just feels slight in comparison to contemporaries The Others and The Devil's Backbone.
Rated 04 Jan 2010
paradiselostParadiselost
Rated 08 Nov 2009
80
74th
A great example that the best thrillers are not about surprise, they are about suspense. One of my favourite thrillers of all time I think. Belen Rueda is magnificent.
Rated 08 Nov 2009
omicron91Omicron91
Rated 15 Oct 2008
98
95th
Del Toro is the man.
Rated 15 Oct 2008
mohkoMohko
Rated 07 Oct 2008
60
45th
Has few genuinely spooky scenes but the movie is ruined by predictable plot and cheap scares.
Rated 07 Oct 2008
peaceanarchyPeaceAnarchy
Rated 15 Aug 2008
74
40th
This type of film, almost by definition, is bound to take some far fetched twists and turns and have some cheap scares, which isn't something I particularly enjoy. That said, it's done pretty well and the film deals with some interesting themes in a relatively thoughtful way, and the direction has some strong moments as well.
Rated 15 Aug 2008
billythekydbillythekyd
Rated 18 May 2008
90
90th
This film relies on setting and atmosphere to achieve its effects. There is no blood on display, and only one brief and shocking scene that can be counted as "horror". This is a scary film with few special effects: "the dark at the top of the stairs" reaches down deep into our psyches and chills us, reawakening childhood fears. In keeping with the best films in this genre (eg, The Innocents, The Others) there is a surprising sweetness about The Orphanage, at least in its resolution.
Rated 18 May 2008
heerHeer
Rated 28 Apr 2008
85
83rd
A bit too predictable but the great atmosphere, great scares and fantastic cinematography more than make up for it.
Rated 28 Apr 2008
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 27 Apr 2008
60
33rd
Stylish and competently acted, but doesn't construct a solid tension base to take it along the road.
Rated 27 Apr 2008
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 14 Apr 2008
84
89th
This is one of the best ghost stories in long time. Very unconventional plot line, beautiful pacing and good acting. Even the main boy actor is good choice. Belén Rueda is believeable mother without kid. She looks old on face but got helluva body. Creepy old woman was pretty scary in a dark. Chaplin is not my favourite but luckily her part was brief. Excellent Guillermo del Toro production.
Rated 14 Apr 2008
notitlenotitle
Rated 29 Mar 2008
51
9th
un, dos, tres toca la pared!
Rated 29 Mar 2008
vincentevincente
Rated 29 Mar 2008
78
66th
null
Rated 29 Mar 2008
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 29 Mar 2008
75
71st
Great story, great atmosphere, and a damn lot of authentic tension that doesn't rely on jumpout scares. It's got creepiness, genuine scares, tragedy, and the story is a great mystery to unravel.
Rated 29 Mar 2008
jessjess125Jessjess125
Rated 30 Aug 2022
10
2nd
My Spanish teacher made us watch this multiple times to learn horror Spanish. I cried. Also damn she lowkey killed her kid.
Rated 30 Aug 2022
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 12 Dec 2021
90
84th
Terrific "ghost story" horror is elevated further by its sturdy emotional underpinnings, embodied in Rueda's finely tuned performance which never tips over into hysteria, even as the tension winds unbearably tight. Bayona creates some diabolically ghoulish horror set-pieces and jump scares (the traffic accident is kinda brilliant) leading to a finale which may frustrate some, but actually brings its story threads together cleverly while leaving the ultimate conclusion open to interpretation.
Rated 12 Dec 2021
metismetis
Rated 06 Aug 2021
70
45th
7?
Rated 06 Aug 2021
esperhartEsperHart
Rated 12 Feb 2021
87
38th
https://esperwatchesfilms.tumblr.com/post/642881285043437568/the-orphanage-2007
Rated 12 Feb 2021
darrenDarren
Rated 14 Oct 2020
53
23rd
Not really my thing for supernatural stuff or horror stuff in general. I dunno I've seen a lot of people talk about how this is a recent fav and all that and I did not get it. I guess cuz it resides in that not a horror movie style horror movie. Lacked obviously any SCARES and stuff of that ilk and even the psychological impacts to me felt limp. But those last like 10-15 minutes how can you not feel a gush if emotions for a mother and her suffering.
Rated 14 Oct 2020
parexus2Parexus2
Rated 08 Oct 2016
77
74th
I was learning on a 78 for this one, but I'm unsure. Great horror.
Rated 08 Oct 2016
skapskap
Rated 27 Aug 2016
0
2nd
Another distasteful crap that gets a positive critical reception.
Rated 27 Aug 2016
yoshinarutoYoshinaruto
Rated 15 May 2016
50
23rd
Fairly creepy, but I despised the kid in it. As a result I didn't care at all about her search for him, and the ending was also kind of meh.
Rated 15 May 2016
koiraskoiras
Rated 01 Apr 2016
50
52nd
Artistically delved into unknown territories, but you return empty-handed.
Rated 01 Apr 2016
vengefulkbmVengefulKBM
Rated 01 Nov 2015
90
92nd
Just an utterly beautiful film. It's scary when it wants to be, but that's not its main purpose - this is a beautiful, emotional, very deliberate film about a woman and her missing child. The character of the mother is a masterstroke, as is the lead actress's performance. It's beautifully shot, suspenseful in a very slow, quiet way, and by the end, moving beyond belief. An underappreciated modern genre classic. (Oh yeah, and what few jump scares there are - are not cheap and WORK. No mean feat.)
Rated 01 Nov 2015
michaelsykesmichaelsykes
Rated 26 Jun 2015
80
70th
It's creepy, and the soundtrack is phenomenal, although the moral of the film is questionable to say the least
Rated 26 Jun 2015
rnestrnest
Rated 07 May 2015
8
93rd
slutet gott
Rated 07 May 2015
pinkfaggotpink_faggot
Rated 31 Mar 2015
6
25th
The movie doesn't point out any new things, any new tricks. It's got all the horror genre needs but has nothing to bring into the table of technic. The camera work is very flat, however the music is well pointed and well fit for a atmosphere. Though I hate moments when the music is none. Plot has a few holes, but it hangs there. Positive 6 with few too much tears.
Rated 31 Mar 2015
randallodimRandallODim
Rated 31 Jan 2015
82
62nd
One of the best pieces of evidence that real-life fears will always trump supernatural ones.
Rated 31 Jan 2015
jenner1407jenner1407
Rated 04 Jan 2015
89
95th
Lovely, eerie little horror film that proves the dreading and the anticipation are far more excruciating than the actual pulling of the trigger.
Rated 04 Jan 2015
lonewolf2003Lonewolf2003
Rated 03 Dec 2014
80
80th
2nd viewing
Rated 03 Dec 2014
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 15 Nov 2014
76
69th
Tortuously conventional but shows admirable restraint and class that feels paradoxically fresh in this day and age. Nothing original about it at all but it creeped me out and engaged me emotionally.
Rated 15 Nov 2014
kjettingkjetting
Rated 01 Sep 2014
92
94th
Wonderful ghost story with emotion and lots of athmosphere.
Rated 01 Sep 2014
hte624hte624
Rated 28 May 2014
100
98th
El Orfanato was utterly terrific. I adored this film - the story was rich, the characters were amazing, and I was left sobbing at the ending, quite honestly. I'm not at all surprised Del Toro made the decision to produce it - this film was just perfect.
Rated 28 May 2014
rufamRufam
Rated 15 Apr 2014
65
42nd
Tense and proficiently crafted, this rises above most of its Hollywood counterparts but it doesn't break any new ground either. Mind you, it's perfectly serviceable and well-made and the finale was a bittersweet (and creepy) surprise but the jump-scares and storyline are as generic as they come.
Rated 15 Apr 2014
glm01glm01
Rated 23 Mar 2014
83
75th
82.500
Rated 23 Mar 2014
survivorfansurvivorfan
Rated 12 Feb 2014
96
94th
While slow-paced its certainly my favourite foreign film, and it is very moving despite also having its fair share of jumps as well!
Rated 12 Feb 2014
sahume2029sahume2029
Rated 08 Feb 2014
79
77th
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Rated 08 Feb 2014
dumptruk4lifDumptruk4Lif
Rated 26 Jan 2014
70
21st
Plenty of tension, but I was disappointed it never lead to anything scary happening. I was expecting a different kind of movie. The reveals of things were brought up as minor things, when I really wanted to know more about some things, but the movie made them seem like they didn't matter much. Kind of confusing.
Rated 26 Jan 2014
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 24 Nov 2013
70
47th
Interesting, but more of mystery film than a horror. Could have been paced a bit better and the ending is kind of weak.
Rated 24 Nov 2013
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 07 Aug 2013
65
73rd
Pretty good.
Rated 07 Aug 2013
dyannethorneDyanneThorne
Rated 02 Jun 2013
100
99th
Watch it. Then brush your teeth, go to bed, turn out the lights and pull the covers over your head, because you're convinced that the scarecrow-boy is standing the corner, watching you. Repeat this every evening for the next two weeks. Good times!
Rated 02 Jun 2013
petroleumPetroleum
Rated 14 Apr 2013
1
0th
There were points in this movie where I told myself it could actually turn into something great, but then it drove in the point with unexplainable character development, unclear chain of events, and an ending that leaves you wondering why you spent the time to watch this movie at all.
Rated 14 Apr 2013
caprimodecaprimode
Rated 18 Feb 2013
80
70th
Really atmospheric, with some clever twists. It rises above much other thriller/horror movies with a good female character that is actually a strong woman and not just tireless cliches. I sense the ending is "love it or hate it".
Rated 18 Feb 2013
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 11 Jan 2013
60
69th
Manages to be very scary and atmospheric despite the writing being pretty weak. The characters are awfully two-dimensional and the dialogue cliched. Despite its flaws it was entertaining but I'm not sure if there's any reason to watch it a second time.
Rated 11 Jan 2013
drismail08drismail08
Rated 08 Jan 2013
79
65th
supriz sonlu ortalamanin ustu bir film
Rated 08 Jan 2013
misterlizardmisterlizard
Rated 27 Dec 2012
55
56th
Solid enough traditional ghost story that relies on atmosphere and tension rather than outright scares right through to the pleasingly ambiguous ending. Competent enough, but everything it has to offer has been done better many times before.
Rated 27 Dec 2012
moraesfelipemoraesfelipe
Rated 24 Dec 2012
62
53rd
It's a conventional and sometimes effective compilation of easy scares, creepy travellings wandering through a somber mansion, and, finally, a crazy, disturbed mom looking for her missing (adopted) little boy. Bayone takes the easiest path -- a plot that is always trying to fool you, and ultimately delivers exactly what you were expecting, but with a dramatic finale.
Rated 24 Dec 2012
spikycactusSpikyCactus
Rated 22 Dec 2012
75
65th
Top badass moment? When all around you doubt your views and in a nice way are telling you you're as nutty as a fruitcake, sticking to your guns when no one else believes you is pretty badass. Well done Laura. (Shouldn't the saying really be as fruity as a fruitcake? I'm sure there's more fruit than nuts in them. Unless you buy a really expensive one perhaps.) No cats, chainsaws or decapitations.
Rated 22 Dec 2012
zenmoviezenmovie
Rated 01 Dec 2012
77
69th
An engrossing horror story with fine performances from the leads (except the father who was annoying). More predictable than I expected and I'm usually easily fooled. Not as scary as The Others.
Rated 01 Dec 2012
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
72
63rd
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 8 * Ease of Viewing : 7 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
tftf-
Rated 09 Oct 2012
98
94th
Amazing suspense, plot develops in a very interesting way, good acting. Terrifying.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
heydingoHeyDingo
Rated 13 Sep 2012
29
33rd
Great cinematography and atmosphere made for a chilling yet beautiful story. Unfortunately for the most part it feels like a story told time and time again, with a bit of a dud ending.
Rated 13 Sep 2012
damildamil
Rated 03 Sep 2012
60
43rd
This film was presented by Guillermo del Toro, which seems appropriate because it reminded me of his film, The Devil's Backbone (2001). So, yeah, it was a pretty good ghost story, I suppose. It looked nice and it was shot competently. It had some alright twists at the end and at first, I liked the ending, and then I hated it. But then I liked it again! There was nothing really wrong with the film, I just didn't really engage with it.
Rated 03 Sep 2012
sirrobbieSirRobbie
Rated 04 Apr 2012
70
53rd
It's just too "shiny" for me. [I know it sounds silly; I just write these mini reviews for my own egocentric pleasures, BUAHAHAHAHAHA!!!]
Rated 04 Apr 2012
thegreyfoxthegreyfox
Rated 23 Mar 2012
78
68th
Guillermo del Toro (prod) has the uncanny ability to create a gripping multilayered drama that asks more questions than it answers, allows the viewer to come up with entirely their own interpretations, whilst still creating a satisfying story and cimematic event. The Orphanage is a beautifully crafted film, with every scene produced with care, acted perfectly, and an object lesson in how to create tension. Is this a ghost story, or a womans descent into madness after loosing her son? No Idea!
Rated 23 Mar 2012
kramyessevKramYessev
Rated 01 Feb 2012
68
51st
Not entirely sure what I was expecting from this, possibly had high hopes because Del Toro produced (I think), but this was pretty disappointing. The story's not great and quite cliche, there's no scares to be found and it sometimes feels quite derivative. However, what it does get right, it gets very, very right. The atmosphere is perfect and the tension is perfectly slow-paced throughout the film. It's worth a watch, just don't expect anything but quite an empty, but thrilling, experience.
Rated 01 Feb 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 14 Nov 2011
73
64th
This movie really surprised me with the quality of its story. To be honest, I think it made too much effort to be a horror movie and an R-rated movie. Sure, whenever you hear "haunted orphanage" your mind is automatically going to turn to horror, but the story turned out to be a lot more dramatic and touching, and not about scares. Because of that, the scenes that do go for big scares feel a bit forced when they do come along.
Rated 14 Nov 2011
jhsobyjhsoby
Rated 12 Nov 2011
79
75th
I'm not usually startled by "scary movies", but this one was actually a bit scary. Well done.
Rated 12 Nov 2011
calexicoCalexico
Rated 18 Sep 2011
70
36th
Never screaming-scary, but very suspenseful. Sad story, weird ending (neither good nor bad IMO).
Rated 18 Sep 2011
maakalmaakal
Rated 15 Apr 2011
69
33rd
Starts out as an amazingly atmospheric thriller, but soon the suspense dissolves and it becomes fairly mediocre
Rated 15 Apr 2011
glmglm
Rated 01 Mar 2011
84
77th
84.250
Rated 01 Mar 2011
dorkovskyDorkovsky
Rated 20 Jan 2011
6
68th
Like all horror movies that I have a above-average opinion of, I enjoyed this a lot more than I expected.
Rated 20 Jan 2011
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 13 Dec 2010
15
21st
"Rips off horror classics as far back as The Innocents to as recent as The Devil's Backbone, stripping them of their vibrant emotional connotations." - Ed Gonzalez
Rated 13 Dec 2010
shahrzoodshahrzood
Rated 12 Oct 2010
60
19th
I'm not into horror movies but I think this wasn't one! weak and predictable
Rated 12 Oct 2010
xaddictxaddict
Rated 02 Sep 2010
70
58th
Good, has some refreshing thrills... the plot is good too. But all together it's not great!
Rated 02 Sep 2010
gorejunkygorejunky
Rated 21 Aug 2010
80
39th
Creepy and atmospheric--this one really surprised me. Great storytelling and some really great cinematography. Highly recommended!
Rated 21 Aug 2010
amerigoamerigo
Rated 20 Jul 2010
85
88th
A genuinely creepy drama that tells a sentimentally charged story.
Rated 20 Jul 2010
lebarLebar
Rated 09 Jul 2010
88
94th
great one ... must see
Rated 09 Jul 2010
jamesdepaolojamesdepaolo
Rated 10 Jun 2010
80
67th
This litte ghost story packs some good punches...There are some moments that last forever and drag....but as a whole this is a scary little flick
Rated 10 Jun 2010
domoneilldomoneill
Rated 26 May 2010
83
56th
A fairly predictable climax, but superb acting from the entire cast and a well written story which requires ardent concentration.
Rated 26 May 2010
helfen419helfen419
Rated 07 Apr 2010
80
62nd
Nicely done, definitely makes you think
Rated 07 Apr 2010
antaresmhdAntaresMHD
Rated 27 Mar 2010
81
63rd
Spanish terror has been peaking on the last few years, with movies like El Espinazo del Diablo, [REC] and this one. Excellent storyline, and while isn't particularly scary (at least not for me), the story is entrancing.
Rated 27 Mar 2010
grindhousex3GrindhouseX3
Rated 13 Jan 2010
0
4th
Not scary at all.
Rated 13 Jan 2010
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 22 Dec 2009
87
75th
A gripping ghost story with a haunting ending.
Rated 22 Dec 2009
tinythedoggtinythedogg
Rated 20 Dec 2009
90
94th
A very creepy and tense movie that has some great atmosphere. Great acting. The story was pretty good with an ending that I did not expect, even though it is something that I have seen before. The characters are very well done and the kind that you care to what happens to them. Highly recommended, especially if you like creepy ghost stories.
Rated 20 Dec 2009
quickyapiQuickyAPI
Rated 18 Dec 2009
60
35th
This thriller/horror about a boy that goes missing in a former orphanage wasn't as scary as [rec], but I jumped a number of times nevertheless ;). The film has a decent screenplay which cannot be said from most horror movies, and tension is driven really nicely by the cinematography and the music. Unlike most horror movies that I've seen, this one was satisfying.
Rated 18 Dec 2009
davidblastDavidBlast
Rated 25 Nov 2009
45
36th
The Others 2, anyone?
Rated 25 Nov 2009
myszatekMyszatek
Rated 27 Sep 2009
83
82nd
Beautiful. Dark. Magical
Rated 27 Sep 2009
difontaineDifontaine
Rated 11 Sep 2009
80
77th
really creepy at parts - particularly enjoyed the last 20 mins
Rated 11 Sep 2009
woozybWoozyB
Rated 08 Sep 2009
85
73rd
I do love subtle ghost stories like this one, even though I used to be a scaredy cat when i was much younger. This one is good and evocative of Del Toro's "The Devil's Backbone", but doesn't quite match it in terms of story and mystery. I didn't care for the very end, either, but the rest is great.
Rated 08 Sep 2009
andy19363andy19363
Rated 24 Aug 2009
75
64th
A great movie.... scary and ultimately, deeply moving. Beautifully filmed and tremendous performances all round. Recommended
Rated 24 Aug 2009

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