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The Woman in Black

- A spine-chilling ghost story

When a friendless old widow dies in the seaside town of Crythin, a young solicitor is sent by his firm to settle the estate. The lawyer finds the townspeople reluctant to talk about or go near the woman's dreary home and no one will explain or even acknowledge the menacing woman in black he keeps seeing.

Release Date : 1989-12-24

Language :English

Adult : false

Status : Released

Production Company : CapglobeCentral Films LimitedGranada Television

Production Country : United Kingdom

Alternative Titles :

Cast

Adrian Rawlins

Character Name : Arthur Kidd

Original Name : Adrian Rawlins

Gender : Male

Bernard Hepton

Character Name : Sam Toovey

Original Name : Bernard Hepton

Gender : Male

David Daker

Character Name : Josiah Freston

Original Name : David Daker

Gender : Male

Pauline Moran

Character Name : Woman in Black

Original Name : Pauline Moran

Gender : Female

David Ryall

Character Name : Sweetman

Original Name : David Ryall

Gender : Male

Clare Holman

Character Name : Stella Kidd

Original Name : Clare Holman

Gender : Female

John Cater

Character Name : Arnold Pepperell

Original Name : John Cater

Gender : Male

John Franklyn-Robbins

Character Name : Reverend Greet

Original Name : John Franklyn-Robbins

Gender : Male

Fiona Walker

Character Name : Mrs. Toovey

Original Name : Fiona Walker

Gender : Female

William Simons

Character Name : John Keckwick

Original Name : William Simons

Gender : Male

Robin Weaver

Character Name : Bessie

Original Name : Robin Weaver

Gender : Female

Caroline John

Character Name : Stella's Mother

Original Name : Caroline John

Gender : Female

Joseph Upton

Character Name : Eddie Kidd

Original Name : Joseph Upton

Gender : Male

Steven Mackintosh

Character Name : Rolfe

Original Name : Steven Mackintosh

Gender : Male

Andy Nyman

Character Name : Jackie

Original Name : Andy Nyman

Gender : Male

Trevor Cooper

Character Name : Farmer

Original Name : Trevor Cooper

Gender : Male

Alison King

Character Name : Gypsy Woman

Original Name : Alison King

Gender : Male

Peter Guinness

Character Name : Stall Holder

Original Name : Peter Guinness

Gender : Male

Timothy Block

Character Name : Lorry Man

Original Name : Timothy Block

Gender : Male

Albie Woodington

Character Name : Fireman

Original Name : Albie Woodington

Gender : Male

Mary Lawlor

Character Name : Gypsy Child

Original Name : Mary Lawlor

Gender : Male

Clare Thomson

Character Name : Gypsy Child

Original Name : Clare Thomson

Gender : Male

Tony Red Richards

Character Name : Fireman

Original Name : Tony Red Richards

Gender : Male

Robert Hamilton

Character Name : Mr. Girdler

Original Name : Robert Hamilton

Gender : Male

Reviews

J

John Chard

@John Chard

2024-05-16

Top draw TV movie spooker. The Woman in Black is directed by Herbert Wise and adapted to screenplay by Nigel Kneale from the Susan Hill novel of the same name. It stars Adrian Rawlins, Bernard Hepton, David Daker, Pauline Moran, David Ryall, Clare Holman and John Cater. Music is by Rachel Portman and cinematography by Michael Davis. When a friendless old widow dies in the seaside town of Crythin, a young solicitor is sent by his firm to settle the estate. Once their though he finds the townspeople reluctant to talk about or go near the woman's home. Even worse is that he keeps seeing a woman in black but no one will explain or even acknowledge that she exists. The play was a monster success so it was no surprise that it would be transfered to screen. Sedately paced but hugely effective as a chilling story, it's safe to say it's not one for those searching for boisterous shock and awe tactics. The setting is wonderfully Gothic in textures, and thus with the number of sightings of the titular title character, there's added sinister flavour - even in daylight! Smartly performed by the cast, this pulls the viewer in and keeps you hooked, right up to the unforgettably crushing finale. 8/10