'The Woman in Black' visually appealing but dramatically bland

There isn't much of a twist to this haunted house tale: man goes to a creepy, old house, runs into an angry ghost, and mayhem ensues.

That standard horror plot would be fine if the execution were thrilling, every scare sending a chill down the spine. But star Daniel Radcliffe's first post-Potter outing has less life than its spectral inhabitants, with impressive early 20th century production design, sharp cinematography and solid performances barely keeping it breathing.