They Wait (2007)

If you don't like this, we can't be friends.

It's a good bad... and worth a popcorn matinée. While it's easy to lament what could have been...

It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties.

While it doesn't offer any answers, it both thrills and makes you think.

Agree with everyone else on this page - good horror.It combines American values with Asian ghosts: a prosperous family has its world turned upside down as a dark secret crawls toward the light.The acting, music, camera work are solid, and there are some nice Asian touches, particularly when the ghost girl appears with her bells tinkling playfully. The pace is good too as the mystery is gradually revealed.I prefer more creep and menace, but it's not for that kind of audience and the final conflict goes back to American values in a Spielberg style righting of the wrongs.Produced by ... Uwe Boll.

They Wait is definitely under-rated. It is an excellent creepy, cultural, historical and not far off from events that DID occur in Vancouver BC and other such Pacific coast cities. This movie contains a lot of fascinating moments and will leave even the most unshakeable supernatural horror fans with a chill. It is interesting to hear about (and see) the historical and cultural aspects of this film and their are some great "shock" moments that unfold in a well-written and acted way. Not clear as to why this movie is not widely known as it is definitely worth viewing and, although everyone will have their own likes/dislikes/opinions about the film (and all films as we draw our own conclusions), I highly recommend giving it a chance. Culturally and historically, quite accurate. Very well done, great story.

Jaime Kinmg stars as a young mom in THEY WAIT, a murder mystery and ghost story rolled into one. She travels to the state from her home in Shaghai to attend a funeral. Weird things begin to happen almost immediately, including the son sliding into a trance-lie state and a mute young Chinese woman popping up and then disappearing again. Lovers of ghost movies, especially ones with a revenge plot, will figure out the plot early on, but they are likely to be surprised by the ultimate solution. We get a little Chinese folklore mixed in to spice things up. King is the only recognizable name in the cast, and appears in virtually every scene. She does a fine job as a harried mother trying to make sense of the many odd things that happen to her. The movie is atmospheric and occasionally scary. It is in the vein of THE OTHERS and SIXTH SENSE.

I'm having a hard time actually figuring out why this just wasn't a very good movie, because the component parts were not that bad individually. Acting was OK, but not great. The plot was reasonable although nothing special. The Asian elements to the story were interesting but hardly compelling. Special effects average. Cinematography a bit weak but not horrible.Hmmm. I'm beginning to see a pattern here. Everything is just... average at best. There's no spark, no pizazz, nothing to make you really get scared, excited, thrilled, grab the edge of your seat. It's just -- meh.