Name: The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death
Director: Tom Harper
Genre: Thriller, Horror, Drama
Released: 2014-01-01
Duration: 98 min
Rating: 5.2
Cast: Phoebe Fox, Helen McCrory, Jeremy Irvine, Oaklee Pendergast, Ned Dennehy

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Runtime1h 38m

Released2014

Budget$15M

Box office$48.9M

DirectorTom Harper

About This Movie

So, 'The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death' is set four decades after the original, and the tone is quite somber right from the start. The atmosphere is thick; you feel that oppressive dread as soon as the kids arrive at Eel Marsh House. The pacing is deliberate, building up tension slowly, which I appreciate. It leans heavily on practical effects, which gives it that old-school horror vibe. The performances, particularly from the lead, are solid and really draw you into the fear they’re feeling. Themes of loss and survival resonate throughout, making it more than just a simple ghost story. Overall, it stands out because it carries the weight of history while also delivering some genuinely chilling moments.

Strong atmosphere with a historical context · Focus on practical effects over CGI · Themes of loss and survival enrich the story