what the matter with you people . john dahl . from rounder and unforgettable . too quirky . knock emma thompson and alan rickman for have fun play against type . and somebody like the gingerbread man . i rent this not know anything about it and find it about a nifty a video find a you can get . never insulting and well think out and funny and scary . i disagree with the naysayer and clearly . i think the story itself be unremarkable but the great cast and which most likely mean the director be pay attention and lift it to super cool status . good sound design also ( much more appreciated in surround and but i be not brag ) . and yes and i be a girl and so maybe it have a slight female slant ( the guy in the gang be pretty worthwhile ) . all in all and a 9 and a hearty recommend .