scares me out of my mind!! [SPOILERS]

That part didn't bother me too much.

Of course, I had bought this book on a whim and was still skeptical.
I think if I read it again, and let the whole thing sink in, it probably would have disturbed me.

I havn't seen this adaptation yet, but my friend and I are planning on watching it sometime this week, I'm pretty excited

And so, the lion fell in love with the lamb...what a stupid lamb

In the book the ghost of Cathy is described to Ellie as a dream, rather than a factual occurance, which the film seems to portray. Although I did love the film's depiction of it.

The film did stray from the story somewhat (although not as much as the 1939 or 1970 version) but, as a fan of the book, I did still enjoy it.

I was also creeped out by the darkness of the first part of the film; the storm, the trees and Heathcliff's scowl.

But even more creepy than that, was Ralph Fienne's disturbingly icy blue eyes, always glaring intensely...very unnerving. I had visions of Lord Voldemort all over again.

chabam wrote:

My mom has read the book and told me she couldn't watch the movie alone because of the creepy trees against the window. I thought "haha mom, trees aren't scary." Boy was I wrong!! It's not so much trees bursting into windows... it's tree branches that turn into ARMS that FREAK ME OUT!!! That whole scene is one of the creepiest things I've ever seen!!

My problem is, now I'm totally intrigued and REALLY want to finish it, but can't bring myself to. One of these day... in broad daylight... with a friend or two... I'll finish it. :)

Am I the only one out there?

I reply:

I agree, the scene you describe is indeed terrifying. It also is brilliant film making insomuch as it sets up the dark and disturbing tone for the rest of the story. The branches of the tree smashing through the window can also be seen as a metaphor for the film itself, which smashes through our consciousness and reaches for our unconsciosu fears and desires.

This version of "Wuthering Heights" is in my opinion brilliant and daring film making. It would have been easy for everyone involved to make Heathcliff more sympathetic and (shudder) likable. Instead, everyone involved in the production had the courage to explore the shadow side of both Heathcliff's and Cathy's personalities. Keep in mind that Heathcliff and Cathy are like the yin-yang symbol, one half dark and one half light, but both in perfect harmony with each other. The film states this explicitly but based on what I have read on this board viewers who are too young or shallow to understand obsessive love or the pain of losing someone you believe brings out your best or "light" side entirely miss the point.

Also, keep in mind that the book is the book and the film (whatever version you see) is the film. In other words, do not expect the image of the book you have in your head -- which of course is unique to you and you alone -- to match the film version. The book is Bronte's version alone, but the film reflects the vision of the director, the actors, the editor, the sound editor, and the other cast and crew members. In short, do not diminish your enjoyment of the film by unfairly comparing it to the book.

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I think the part that freaked me out a little was when Heathcliff kept staring off into space. and also when Ellen thinks she sees the ghost of Linton's mother.