It's not always the case that highly-touted festival films have any success outside of places like Sundance or Toronto International Film Festival, in fact festival favorites like the recent "Like Crazy" never seemed to capitalize on its rampant festival praise.
Too often are superhero films forgiven for their shortcomings as quality entertainment because of mass audiences' attachment to icons like Superman or Batman, and because their adoring fan bases help turn a tidy profit at the box office for the studios backing these films.
With a good old-fashioned ghost story harkening back to the golden era of haunted house thrillers, "The Woman in Black" sets itself apart from today's new wave of "Paranormal Activity"-style shockers. Yet, in the end, it lacks the spark for any of the jolts that would make you leap from your seat.
Films set in haunted houses with creaky floorboards and ghostly presences were in abundance in 2011, from major hits like "Insidious" to disappointments like "Don't Be Afraid of the Dark."
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