Fresh
The film relies heavily on dramatic music for its thrills and some of the effects are a bit cheesy, but it appears to be so well meant that these flaws are easily forgiven.
Ray Bennett, Hollywood Reporter
Silk
The World's First Caught Spirit.
2006 · 1h 48m · Not Rated
Horror, Mystery, Science Fiction
Directed by
Su Chaobin
Overview
A scientist uses his invention - the "Menger Sponge" - to capture the energy of a dead child's spirit in an old building. In trying to determine why the energy of the ghost does not dissipate, the team discovers the identity and the dramatic story of the boy.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
40%
Tomatometer
Rotten
Over-complicated script, which tries to mix science, ghost cliches and protags' personal problems in a single pot, starts OK but gradually runs out of steam after the first 40 minutes.
Derek Elley, Variety
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