Fragile

(2005) ***1/2

Welcome to Mercy Falls children's hospital. Sure it's a little rundown and all the kids are scared shitless of Charlotte, the ghost of the “mechanical girl” that lives on the abandoned second floor but what the hell, it's a job. There are a few things you should know about Charlotte however before you decide to accept employment. She has a bit of an anger management problem.

Like the time when one of the kids was just playing with some old blocks. She thought they were just any old blocks, but she was dead wrong (emphasis on dead).

They belonged to Charlotte and she had no qualms about telling her so.

Now you can ignore her warnings if you like, but beware she tends to fly off the handle when she doesn't get her way. If you don't watch out you could end up like poor Simon.

His bones mysteriously broke while he was lying in bed. Just up and snapped like a toothpick. The doctor's were amazed, they took one x ray and there was one break. The second x ray taken immediately after shows a second break. Yeah, that Charlotte is a real bitch.

One final warning before you decide to take that job. At all costs steer clear of the second floor. Charlotte doesn't take too kindly to visitors, her welcome is, well, let's say it's less than gracious. Not the entity you want to meet face to face, she's no Casper that's for sure.

Thank you again Fangoria Frightfest for renewing the faith that Afterdark Horrorfest killed. Fragile was my favorite film from this series. I'm not sure I watched them all but this film certainly delivered the goods. Creepy place with a great ghost, fantastic!