Director: James Wan
Writer: Leigh Whannell, James Wan
Starring: Ryan Kwanten, Amber Valletta, Donnie Wahlberg, Michael Fairman, Joan Heney, Bob Gunton, Laura Regen, Judith Roberts
Story When a mysterious doll is set to Jamie (Kwanten) and his new wife Lisa (Regen) strange things start to happen. That nigh when Jamie is out something kills Lisa. Jamie believes the doll caused her death, while Detective Lipton (Wahlberg) believes Jamie himself killed her. Jamie travels home to see his father (Gunton) and his new wife Ella (Valletta). While visiting his hometown her learns more about what he thought was just a ghost story. The story of Mary Shaw (Roberts) a ventriloquist who was murdered, but was there more to her death? Can Jamie uncover the truth before he becomes the latest victim?
Verdict Following up on the success of Saw director James Wan and Writer Leigh Whannell give us a beyond the grave ghost story with another great twist ending. The story follows the ABC of horror with the idea of a ghost story becoming a reality which works to good effect by gripping the audience all the way through. The scares are very much using a slow build up leading jump scenes. This as a horror thriller is a very good watch and you should give it a watch if you want simple scares.
Story Mark 8/10 Simple story well told.
Horror Mark 8/10 You can see where the writer and director learnt before the excellent Insidious good jump horror without being truly scary.
Character Development Mark 8/10 Good back stories collected on main characters.
Special Effects Mark 8/10 The victims look very realistic.
Favourite Character Jamie he is clearly upset about what happens to his wife but is more determined to find out the truth.
Least Favourite Character Detective Lipton What is with the razor?
Best Part The twist ending.
Fun Trivia – You can see the Jigsaw doll in the room with 101 dolls in.
Similar Too – Child’s Play, The Ring, The Grudge
My Rating 81%
