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Post by queenofthehours on Oct 31, 2021 18:40:41 GMT
So Halloween is here again and I thought I'd post some Ghostwatch clips (because I can't find the whole thing) for anyone who has never seen it. Who remembers it? -
This is the TV programme that spoiled Halloween for me. I saw it when it was originally shown on the BBC in 1992 and ever since I've expected television to show some kind of similar serious reality spook-fest on October 31st and every year I've been disappointed.
I didn't know it was banned but I can see why there was a fuss. When people say that it traumatised kids I can safely say that yes it did because it scared the living daylights out of nine-year-old me and it took more than 20 years before I'd sleep without the covers over my head.
And I still have an issue with curtains at night.
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Post by Timeblue on Oct 31, 2021 19:39:42 GMT
I've got the show somewhere,I may revisit it. I remember watching it initially thinking that it was a serious show but it became obvious towards the end that it was a 'mockumentary'. Didn't a young man commit suicide in the following days? maybe that's why it's never been repeated.
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Post by unomusette on Oct 31, 2021 20:53:22 GMT
I didn't watch it at the time but can remember all the furore afterwards. Didn't sound like the kind of subject matter to joke about with. I mean, when War of the Worlds was taken seriously it was a about a space invasion which was a bit far fetched, but this was a lot more realistic. Not surprised it was traumatising, especially for youngsters.
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Post by orioles70 on Nov 1, 2021 12:04:58 GMT
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Post by Timeblue on Nov 1, 2021 12:49:42 GMT
The house that some experts say is the most haunted in the UK is only 4 miles from where I live, 30 East Drive , Pontefract is an unassuming semi detached house but this house was purportedly built on a well many hundreds of years ago and legend has it that a monk was thrown into it. A film was made about 10 years ago called 'When the lights went out'. The house is now a b+b.
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Post by tremblinwilbury on Nov 3, 2021 18:35:23 GMT
I almost missed this Halloween story...
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