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
This was a very ambitious movie for the time. The level of commitment from all those involved was impressive. And the story is quite good. From a modern standpoint, it does have some unnecessary moments. But those moments, more or less, were to add authenticity to its original broadcast.
Excellent, excellent, excellent!
Creepier than I expected, was a bit on edge. The details in the stories and past events were really unsettling. Feel like it holds up with other recent found footage movies, better than some of the modern ones. It’s a bit slow but fun
I wish I had watched this back in the day since it probably would've had more of an impact. While it's more competently made than several of the found-footage movies that came out after it, including The Blair Witch Project & Paranormal Activity, it still manages to be a bit run-of-the-mill. I did enjoy the different characters in this & the acting felt natural. And while I enjoyed Late Night With The Devil more than this, I'm sure it got some inspiration from Ghostwatch. It's a one-time watch for me, but I definitely recommend it for those who love found-footage horror! You can do much worse. 5.75/10
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