smoke0 There is a really poor directorial decision at the end of this movie which destroys the viewer's willingness to suspend disbelief, not because the film is so well-acted and so believable, because it isn't, and parts of it are pretty ridiculous, but because it's a basically enjoyable horror movie and would make a nice double feature with Pet Sematary.The problem is the last scene, which breaks the fourth wall completely unnecessarily and therefore negates everything that happened previously, since the character is now letting the audience know that he knows he is just a character. Really dumb move, since there is no humor or self-awareness in this film at all up to that point.Still, it's mindless entertainment worth a look, at least till the last scene.

Patrick James I wasn't very impressed by this film, however the basic story and acting were perfectly good. I liked the portrayal of the Irish town and I felt that the characters were believable Irish people. There is something within that world of farming in Ireland that is suitable for exploitation in a horror film.For me the problems with this film lay in the direction, filming and editing. The whole film feels like a TV movie. Shots are not held long enough. The editing seems amateurish.I think that this film could have had much more atmosphere and possibly should have contained fewer incidents and less gore. The gore itself is not particularly unpleasant in fact.I understood the ending but I didn't think it was particularly well portrayed. There is something awkward about this whole film and it is a bit difficult for me to identify it closely.I think it is a bit of a lost opportunity.

David Holt (rawiri42) As movies go, Wake Wood will never be a box-office hit but don't let any negative reviews put you off. The most interesting part of this movie for me is its possibility. Hmmmm! People profess adherence to different religions and go to churches of various denominations all over the world that preach and teach various forms of reincarnation and they actually believe them!! I don't intend to single out any particular religion but it would probably be true to say that at least half the world's population actually believe that, by some miraculous, magical and supernatural process at some time - whether it be immediately after their death or at some momentous event in the undetermined future - their decayed, cremated or devoured remains are going to come back to life - whether that life be one of eternal bliss or eternal torment dependent upon how they lived this one.So, given that premise, is this movie actually a horror movie or simple a different manifestation of religious science fiction? Well, I suppose it has to be categorised as horror because of the gory bits - but then, on that premise, I guess Mel Gibson's "Passion of the Christ" also falls into the genre. Put yourself into Patrick and Louise's position. If you had a beautiful little daughter savagely taken away from you without even the time to say goodbye and than met someone who told you that you COULD have that chance and spend an extra three whole days with her, wouldn't you be tempted?Of course, in order for there to be a story (other than the "religius" fantasy itself) certain things have to go wrong - intentionally or otherwise. I won't spoil the plot by saying any more about that other than that they DO go wrong. As other reviewers have pointed out, Wake Wood isn't really an edge-of-your-seat movie in the horror genre but that doesn't mean it is without suspense either. The village "medicine man", Arthur (Spall) isn't at all spooky. In fact he's quite a pleasant, caring sort of chap - which, in itself, gets you suspicious. I thought Ella Connolly as Alice was very good in what must have been a pretty difficult part for a little girl with only one previous acting experience (she may be the British answer to Abigail Breslin!).I loved the ending and wonder if it leaves Hammer Films with an opportunity to Make a sequel. All in all, as I say, not a blockbuster but well worth the hour-and-a-half.

kosmasp I won't spoil the ending and I don't think there is anything in here, that won't have been discussed in the general summary of the film. Still if you don't want to know anything about the movie, steer clear of this. You've been warned.Having said that, the summary line is pretty clear. As was the movie itself. Witchery and a nod to Stephen King included. And while you know this cannot be a good decision and even if you haven't heard of the Pet Cemetery, you will see where this is going. Unfortunately there is nothing new here. On the contrary, you get a few (obvious non-actors), that take quite a bit out of the movie. Don't get me wrong the main characters are portrayed by good actors, but even they can't really save this.