Skunkyrate Gripping story with well-crafted characters

SteinMo What a freaking movie. So many twists and turns. Absolutely intense from start to finish.

Gutsycurene Fanciful, disturbing, and wildly original, it announces the arrival of a fresh, bold voice in American cinema.

Melanie Bouvet The movie's not perfect, but it sticks the landing of its message. It was engaging - thrilling at times - and I personally thought it was a great time.

begob Clever premonition concept.First thing I noticed was the line, "But where are you going to stay?", followed by the title, Blackwood. Then the incredibly snappy editing. It really sucks you into what seems like a simple story.But the editing creates a problem - the snappiness destroys the jump-scares. The first hour has maybe ten, and none of them worked for me mostly because they don't allow time for a lull before the scare.And there was one jump-scare at 11 min - guy looks at the face of a grandfather clock, then the camera pans as he looks down at the inside, and as he stands the camera pans up with him to show ... his wife. Good variation on the closing-door jump-scare, but she was standing too far away from the camera.Everything else I liked, but overall it's not really a horror - more psychological thriller with false promise of the supernatural. Although the premonitions are nicely reflected back in the end sequence, psycho killer is not what I was hoping for. Plus Brit horror is so short on trashy sex and gore.ps. Nice to see Dennis Penis has found God. And one-earner families will still do anything to get an unaffordable mortgage in cider country. Ooo rrr!

HAZEL DART Very well crafted and confidently told, Blackwood is a little treat of film. Telling the story of a family with issues relocating to a new house to start over, it may have a familiar ring to it but as the film slowly unravels it takes delight in going off in unexpected directions, this is a film that likes to toy with what the audience has come to expect of these types of films. Writing too much about it would spoil the fun but if you like twisty-turny plotting and shock endings you won't be disappointed. With a strong cast of British actors, not usually seen in this type of genre, the material feels elevated above some of the other films around like this. Sophia Myles who recently popped up Kicking robo-butt in transformers gives a confident, feisty performance and Ed Stoppard as the flawed hero walks the fine line of leaving the audience wondering if we should be rooting for, or booing this complex man. Nicely shot on an old school anamorphic look it definitely has the feel of a 70's movie and the retro leanings come through.

mspannacotta Wonderful production, beautiful locations. The whole film was executed to such a high standard. Great cast too, especially Sophia Myles. I liked the level of suspense, and the tension wasn't too overwhelming or distracting from the plot. Just the right level to be a traditional ghost story without being too shocking. There's twists to the plot, just what you would expect, but all placed very well in the storyline to not be cliché.A testament to a low budget British film, however I feel there is further to go and possibly a break away from this genre. Overall I really enjoyed the film and hope to see more from Wimpenny and co.

Horsmansofhartfield I expected this film to be good but not THIS good. It is a phenomenal thriller - this film had me on the edge of my seat and I am a hard person to please. Plot twists and unexpected turns are typical of Adam Wimpenny's shorts but this is really stand out for me - J.S. Hill, the writer must be commended on the script. I'd love to say more but it wouldn't be fair if you haven't see this movie yet.In terms of the actors the cast was great, Sophia Myles is very convincing and I was extremely impressed by the quality of the acting by Isaac Andrews, given he is so young. Russell Tovey was also very good in a very different role or him, nice to see the other side to his comedy roles.If this was the first feature film by Hill and Wimpenny, I can't wait to see what they do next!