There aren't many options for a "spooky season" family film night. It's a fine line to walk – you don't want to tip over into actually scaring the crap out of the kids – but I _think_ this did the job.
I still like it. Yeah, it's a bit hammy, a bit clunky, too on the nose but the good parts make up for it. Joaquin Phoenix is excellent, as are Abi Breslin and Cherry Jones.
★★★½