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Just watched this version. It was good but I felt the original '63 version was best. Why? Maybe Black & White gave Hill House a morbid, dreary feel which added to the story? The house in the new film seemed almost silly. Was it computer generated or does this place exist in real life? It was too far overdone. The effects were good but the original had your imagination run wild and the bed scene where Nell realises she is holding hands with "something" rather than the other girl is quite unnerving!

I enjoyed the movie but found no twist or surprise to it at all. I usually like to see a movie twice. I pick it apart the first time (not in a bad way!)and enjoy the second viewing. I'm shunned by those watching mystery shows because I usually solve it in the first few minutes, so I learned to "shut-up"(I'm no Sherlock Homes, perhaps a keen observer?). I jotted down my idea of how 6th Sense would end and let my family read it after we enjoyed the show. Yes it was good but straight forward and if you pay attention at the start the rest falls into place. Wish they used a few more ghosts! I enjoyed the part about the "ill little girl"..well done.

For a '63 movie it was well done! Your imagination runs wild as you hear sounds and never get to "SEE" what is there in that house! The Black & White filming makes it very effective & eerie. The house is quite realistic as opposed to the '99 version. Elenor (Nell) is at her best when in bed listening to that horrible vocalization at her door...and something holding her hand!