I have been watching horror films for at least fifty-five years. I have only seen a handful of movies in which the ghost/monster/cause of terror is so sympathetically dominant: several of Karloff's horror films in the 1930's' Carrie, in 1976; and now this one. And, in my old age, I think I actually prefer this one to all the others.
I have watched it repeatedly in the last couple of weeks: like a great symphony recording, it does not stale---and, after the initial shock of the first viewing, it rewards subsequent viewings with a deeper appreciation of its artistry.
Tonight, I really paid attention to the soundtrack, the accompanying music; especially the ghost's theme, Natre's theme. There is a poignance and sadness to the music that accompanies. Tan's memories of her; but thjose qualities do not need the film's narrative in order to function.
The sadness of the story never descends to the maudlin. And the actress who portrays Natre does so with an obvious respect for her character, even when that character is in difficult straits. She takes the character seriously, as Karloff did with his. I believe this was her first acting experience---but one would not have guessed at that while watching her splendid performance.
I would love to see a behind-the-scenes compilation, or something as to how the story was conceived, etc. To my mind, as a viewer without much knowledge specific to the way this film was planned and composed, I think everyone associated with it must have given 110%, and the quality of the film, in all of its aspects, exceeds all expectations.
I have watched it repeatedly in the last couple of weeks: like a great symphony recording, it does not stale---and, after the initial shock of the first viewing, it rewards subsequent viewings with a deeper appreciation of its artistry.
Tonight, I really paid attention to the soundtrack, the accompanying music; especially the ghost's theme, Natre's theme. There is a poignance and sadness to the music that accompanies. Tan's memories of her; but thjose qualities do not need the film's narrative in order to function.
The sadness of the story never descends to the maudlin. And the actress who portrays Natre does so with an obvious respect for her character, even when that character is in difficult straits. She takes the character seriously, as Karloff did with his. I believe this was her first acting experience---but one would not have guessed at that while watching her splendid performance.
I would love to see a behind-the-scenes compilation, or something as to how the story was conceived, etc. To my mind, as a viewer without much knowledge specific to the way this film was planned and composed, I think everyone associated with it must have given 110%, and the quality of the film, in all of its aspects, exceeds all expectations.