Ghostwatch
Directed by Lesley Manning
A TV reporter investigates a haunted house in this classic British “documentary”, which was originally broadcast in the UK on Halloween in 1992. As experts in the BBC studio discuss supernatural phenomena, reporter Sarah Greene waits patiently for proof of a poltergeist named Pipes, whose bad behavior grows bolder throughout the evening. GHOSTWATCH freaked out gullible viewers across the UK (no warning indicated the special was scripted), leading to controversy, lawsuits and a devoted cult following who continue to search the doc for hidden glimpses of the ghoul.
A TV reporter takes her crew to investigate a haunted house in this legendary British “documentary”.
Cast: Craig Charles, Michael Parkinson, Mike Smith, Sarah Greene
Member Reviews
Oh that was Fun Fun! This is the GOAT double feature with Late Night With the Devil!
It was just ok, I like the idea of what they were going for.
OG found footage. Good movie!
Sedate and obvious by today's standards but back then the Brits were losing their minds over this. Craig Charles was annoying and, with any luck, was eliminated by the vengeful spirit. Worth watching if you like British television.
Takes a while to get going and ends too early, but basically enjoyable. I see how some of its DNA is in Late Night with the Devil, but people claiming that’s a remake or ripoff of Ghostwatch are exaggerating the similarities.