This film has set a new expectation for fear. We no longer dabble in monsters and goblins. It just doesn't scare us because of the lack of realism. But, ghosts and demons are a new fear, as it taps into the possibility of reality. I've never been so scared in my life because of a movie. The initial slowness keeps you longing for the next big fright, and soon enough you start to think...man, I'm not ready for this! It was a well played card by the director. Frightfests now have a new standard to adhere to.