Alice Krige, Craig Wasson, Douglas Fairbanks Jr.
Upon its release in 1981, John Irvin's version of Peter Straub's bestselling horror novel was deemed one of the worst adaptations that the genre had ever produced. Now it's available on DVD, and for ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: October 10, 2000
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February 24, 2009And speaking of Fred Astaire . . . It's almost painful to see some stars grow old on screen. I can well understand Jamie Lee Curtis' statement about needing to set a date for retirement because she does not want to be a witness to herself growing old on film. Not that Astaire ...( read more)
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September 4, 2007The book scared the hell out of me. The movie? Eh...not so much. It had its moments, but it really just didn't do it for me.
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June 24, 2007It isn't overly horrific but ghost stories are scary anyway and the murder mystery flashback elements add to the long lasting appeal of this tale.
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December 30, 2006Not particularly scary, or creepy, or even atmospheric. The biggest shock is that the movie is actually better than the book.
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September 14, 2006Very sexist story (we're supposed to feel sorry for this group of men who have killed this woman?!) but it's got great performances and style. Worth at least one look.
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June 10, 2009Tangled plot, moderate acting, and few scares inbetween. Yet, I wouldn't call it unwatchable. I've seen much worse in the same genre.
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June 7, 2009Great to see old vets Astaire, Houseman, Fairbanks, Douglas and Neal headlining a major film its just too bad that film isn't better.
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March 22, 2009I had totally forgot that I've seen it before.
But then the bits and bizes started to fall in to place.
This is an amazing ghost-story though.
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