the stylish supernatural tale is stronger on atmosphere than real scares. But its elegant subtlety feels refreshing in this era of over-the-top horror films.
"Down a Dark Hall" eventually goes Down a Convoluted Tunnel, with some admittedly creepy but also just plain crazy sequences that play like "Eyes Wide Shut" meets "The Shining"
"Down a Dark Hall" boasts troubled teen girls, a spooky boarding school and an imposing headmistress; this supernatural chiller is a delightfully sneaky surprise