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Although some fine battle scenes and generally pretty photography elevate the film from poor status it never really shines. Based on the first of a series of novels the tale struggles to hold the viewers attention. It's not difficult to predict what is going to happen which means it's easy to lose interest. It's not terrible but neither is it great.

Although getting on a bit this film still has the power to scare. The muted film stock and lack of widescreen add to the feeling of timelessness but it's the cinematography that gives the film its edge. Long lingering shots of the remote Norfolk countryside coupled with the haunting soundtrack create a sense of unease which builds throughout. Many a modern horror filmmaker could take a lesson from Lawrence Gordon Clark on how to evoke emotion and threat on the screen.