![]() The four lead performers all have a certain appealing, edgy quality to them, and none is afraid of genre or horror work. The shirtless male is also non-sexual, though for a moment you think there might be a romantic interaction while he is without his shirt.īased on Shirley Jackson's great gothic novel, Stacie Passon's movie is perhaps a bit on the light side, but she nonetheless creates a strong, vivid atmosphere in which the characters can flourish. The only thing I can think of is that she is lying on her side in one scene (alone in bed, not sexual at all) and though no cleavage is shown there is a normal gravity-induced effect on her upper chest. The gown is spaghetti strapped, but not low cut and not revealing. There are two scenes where a character is wearing an ordinary nightgown in a completely normal and non-sexual way. The revealing nightgown mentioned in the common sense review doesn't exist. Language is present, as mentioned in the common sense review. Witchcraft is present, though it is just a character's superstition and doesn't "work," so to speak. This is the main issue that might make the movie unsuitable for some children or families. A character is killed, not directly shown, but the filmography lends itself to dark overtones that may feel disturbing to some younger viewers. The villagers are hateful and mean to the girls throughout the film, and the climax of the movie has pretty intense vitriol. The big reveal was more predictable in the movie, not the big eye-opening surprise that you get to experience when reading. The unfolding of the plot is enjoyably suspenseful in the book. First of all, I love the book and suggest reading it before watching the movie. ![]()
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