Three old university chums arrive at an old mansion that one of them, McFayden inherited. The other two, Duller and. Talbot stay with him until Duller, tired of the old country manor and disappointed that he was not able to find evidence of ghosts ends up leaving while Talbot is puzzled as to why he was actually invited. First told it was to hunt, it becomes clear that there is something else going on. McFayden actually wants to see if the rumours of the house being haunted are true and are hoping his 'friends' will help him find out.
Talbot is the one that actually sees the ghosts with the help of an pld antique doll. Slowly the tragic past of the house and it's former occupants unfolds.
It's nice to see Penelope Keith even in a small role here. The three leads are competent and likable in their roles. Even the dour Duller.
Vivian MacKerrell as Duller is fine, he was also the inspiration for Withnail in Withnail and I. Murray Melvin is very interesting as McFayden and Larry Dann plays the poor hapless Talbot.
The movie, while not perfect is atmospheric and there are some unforgettable scenes like the ones in the asylum and when it's exploring the past.
Fans of old fashioned ghost stories will enjoy this one.
Talbot is the one that actually sees the ghosts with the help of an pld antique doll. Slowly the tragic past of the house and it's former occupants unfolds.
It's nice to see Penelope Keith even in a small role here. The three leads are competent and likable in their roles. Even the dour Duller.
Vivian MacKerrell as Duller is fine, he was also the inspiration for Withnail in Withnail and I. Murray Melvin is very interesting as McFayden and Larry Dann plays the poor hapless Talbot.
The movie, while not perfect is atmospheric and there are some unforgettable scenes like the ones in the asylum and when it's exploring the past.
Fans of old fashioned ghost stories will enjoy this one.