What is your favorite piece of media you saw recently?
The film, "The Woman in Black".
Why do you think you liked it?
I found it to be a very suspenseful horror film. It wasn't very scary, however, the build up to all the events had me jumping a few times. I liked the plot, character development, and cinematography. I also enjoyed that the props, costumes, etc, were true to that time period. This is one of the first films I truly enjoyed in the past few months.
How did you feel after you saw it?
I felt very inspired after I saw this film. When I see horror films that I actually enjoy and don't find to be cheesy it motivates me to one day write, direct, and produce a horror film that really scares and is enjoyed by an audience.
Did you think or understand anything new after viewing?
The only thing I thought/understood that I would consider new after seeing "The Woman in Black" would be that the style in which it was shot (lighting and cinematography) reminded me a lot of a Tim Burton film, or films such as "The Ring" and "Dead Silence". Although every director and cinematographer has their own style, it is still okay to use similar approaches in achieving a certain tone and mood for a film. As long as you are not imitating another exactly or make it a overwhelmingly noticeable similarity, it can still be passed off as your own.
What do you think the piece says (overtly or covertly) about the world, about the way people live in it?
This film's story implies that many people around the world are superstitious and believe in an afterlife with ghosts that may be around for good or evil. If this is believed people will often live by it to keep themselves and their family and friends safe.
It was made by director James Watkins and production companies Hammer Film Productions, Alliance Films, and the UK Film Council.
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