The Woman in Black

[ArthurKidd]

Has anyone seen the TV movie The Woman in Black? It was released in the UK in 1989 on Christmas Eve funnily enough. I saw it when I was about 9 or 10 and thought it was really creepy! I still think it's creepy now, 20+ years later! I am a sucker for a good old fashioned ghost story though, and this fits the bill just perfectly. The book by Susan Hill was out in 1983, and it has been made into a successful play too. I think the TV movie is hard to come by, but if you get the chance to see it I think it will be worth it - the music itself is creepy! It is on you tube I think in installments - I came across it one night while the other half was on night shift, but I didn't want to watch it by myself at night (even though I have seen it lots of times!). There is one scene in particular which would mean that I wouldn't be able to go to bed lol!

I know I harp on about this a lot, but I just love it!

Donna

[Dorian]

I've seen it multiple times I've also read the orginal novel . I know which scene your taking about The play version is supposed to be great

[ArthurKidd]

I've also seen the play and that was fantastic too! I know that the author Susan Wells didn't like the TV film they made, but I loved it! It was seeing the film that made me want to see the play and read the book anyway! Yep, it's one of my faves - a good old-fashioned ghost story, you can't beat it I did see online somewhere that Hammer films were going to do a remake of The Woman in Black, so will wait and see if it actually does. I will go and see it of course if it does get remade, but I don't think you can beat the original.

[ArthurKidd]

It's definitely going to happen! - Hammer films have announced that they will be releasing the remake of The Woman in Black in 2011. It stars Daniel Radcliffe as Arthur. I can't wait! I just hope they do a good job and don't butcher the original.

[Queenork]

My girlfriend saw the play in London years ago and was so rattled that she got lost in the fog on her way back to her hotel. I read the book and thought it was wonderful! Maybe it is on Netflix?

[ArthurKidd]

My girlfriend saw the play in London years ago and was so rattled that she got lost in the fog on her way back to her hotel. I read the book and thought it was wonderful! Maybe it is on Netflix?

I had a look on Netflix, and it seems that site is for US residents only - plus the film wasn't there anyway, but thanks for the suggestion. I'm really looking forward to the movie. I just hope it's as spooky as the TV film they made as I know the author of The Woman in Black did not like the TV film!

[blunthead]

A dear friend absolutely insisted I see The Woman in Black. I finally found a DVD I could afford. I say it's horror classic and a must see for any horror movie fan, especially those of ghost stories. If I can find an affordable used copy of the novel I'll definitely get it.

This is one of the things I really love about skmb--who knows when otherwise I'd realize I want to read that book?

[ArthurKidd]

I agree, it's a classic! I just love old fashioned ghost stories, and this is just the ticket!

[ArthurKidd]

Have just seen the teaser trailer for the 2011 version of this film, and it looks good!!! Was a bit worried that Hammer wouldn't do it justice, but I can't wait to see this movie! I was also a bit dubious about Daniel Radcliffe playing the role of Arthur, but from what I've seen, I think he's done well! Cannot wait to see this movie!!!

[amanda1812]

I read this story and also watched this on UK TV when it was first shown; it made a big impression on me. I have a copy on DVD now and I still think it's one of the best ghost stories ever - to read or to watch. The atmosphere in the TV adaptation is really oppressive and full of dread - once seen, never forgotten.