She never forgives. She never forgets. She never left.

Directed by Tom Harper and written by Jon Croker, “Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death,” is a must-see horror thriller film filled with suspense, a well thought out plot, and the gruesome murders of multiple children.

40 years after Arthur Kipps (played by Daniel Radcliffe in the first film, The Woman in Black) left, this film introduces a new group to the now abandoned Eel Marsh House; an odd but seemingly safe location in war-stricken London.

It’s 1941 and London is in the grip of WWII. Eve Parkins ( played by Phoebe Fox) and Jean Hogg (played by Helen McCrory) are taking a group of school children to Eel Marsh house for protection due to bombings and such. Upon arrival, they are greeted at the train station by Dr. Rhodes (played by Adrian Rawlins). After voicing their concerns over the house’s suitability, Rawlings finally convinces them that there’s no alternative.

That night, Eve’s sleep is disturbed by a vivid nightmare about being forced to give up her child years earlier. She also hears the sound of a rocking chair coming from the basement and goes to investigate as any curious human would. There on the wall is a message that’s clearly disapproving of her “giving up” her child. Eve momentarily sees a woman in the shadows….a woman dressed in black.

Jean thinks its nonsense and accuses Eve of frightening the children and tells her to keep her ghost stories to herself. However, Eve does find someone who believes her, in the shape of Harry Burnstow (played by Jeremy Irvine) a handsome air force officer that she met on the train. One of the children Edward (played by Oaklee Pendergast), hasn’t spoken a word since the death of his parents in a bombing raid. However, it becomes apparent that Edward is being contacted, but by who and why isn’t clear.

“The movie is genuinely spooky, with a few genuine shocks.” said Tony Barton, an IMDB user.

The Woman in Black 2: Angel of Death is a dark, atmospheric movie, which gives faith back to PG-13 rated horror movies. The music and sound effects make the hair on the back of your hands stand on end. The movie is truly a must-see.

FSA Connection Questions

1. What significance does the time period of the film have on the movie?
2. Define the term “Suitability.”
3. What is the authors opinion of the film?
4. What does the word ‘atmospheric’ mean?
5. What does the term “perish” mean in significance to the review?