Ghostwatch (1992) (Black Label 028 101 Films)

[Mr. Thomsen]

Does anyone here know whether 101 use IOSS when shipping to the EU?

[Mr. Thomsen]

Re: Ghostwatch, it is such a classic and I highly recommend it to anyone with any interest in TV horror. It basically became the British equivalent of Orson Welles' infamous radio broadcast of War of the Worlds.

I can't really decide whether to pre-order it or wait for reviews. I still have the original DVD release from BFI with some extras, but I am interested in the new documentary. On the other hand, I wonder how 101 will handle the video side of it.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by Mr. Thomsen

On the other hand, I wonder how 101 will handle the video side of it.

They've been asked on FB, and while they won't confirm any tech specs yet, they have said this>

Fair to say we were conscious of retaining the live TV look as much as possible throughout the process.

So I'm hoping that means they've kept it an interlaced upscale. I'm guessing converted to 1080i60 since it's a dual territory release.

[ste71]

This was originally broadcast on my 21st birthday ( I was ill at the time), I watched 'Creepshow' on BBC 2 instead so I missed out on this. Looking forward to seeing it at last.

[Redcastle]

Originally Posted by ste71

This was originally broadcast on my 21st birthday ( I was ill at the time), I watched 'Creepshow' on BBC 2 instead so I missed out on this. Looking forward to seeing it at last.

I was 14 at the time and remember the night well. Scared me quite a bit till the silly ending.
I just checked the TV listings for that night on the BBC listing archive.

BBC 1 Ghostwatch 09:25pm
BBC 2 Creepshow 11:25pm First network showing.

Incidentally the Ceefax listing for BBC2 that night was page 666!

Just look at the schedule for BBC2 that night! Tv just doesn't do this anymore. Worthy of note to those outside the UK - BBC has advert breaks whatsoever.
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BBC2 31st Oct 1992

A festival of terror, hosted by Dr Walpurgis, for Hallowe'en.
Producers Mark Deitch, Nick Freand Jones
Details on Ceefax page 666
Feature: page 34

What's behind the Door, Mummy?
Leading figures in horror discuss what it is that scares people.

11.20pm* Tales from EC
Comics that inspired Creepshow.

11.25pm* Creepshow
First network showing for Stephen King and George Romero 's horror.
Films: pages 47-54

1.25am* The Art of Illusion
Make-up effects wizard Tom Savini.

1.30am* The Unholy Trinity
The creations of Clive Barker, Sean Cunningham, Wes Craven.

1.40am* The Curse of the Werewolf
The newly restored version of Oliver Reed's Hammer horror.
Director Terence Fisher

3.10am* Prime Evil
Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell on the Evil Dead saga.

3.15am* Terror on the Page
Stephen King and other authors open their books.

3.20am* The Bride of Frankenstein
Perhaps the greatest horror film ever.
Director James Whale
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

4.30am* The Horror of Sex
Love, pain, sex, sexuality and the position of women in horror.

4.35am* Dario's Friends
Italian Dario Argento at work on his new movie, Trauma.

4.45am* Death Line
Cannibal horror on the London Underground.
Director Gary Sherman

6. 10am* Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Horror spoof from the comedy duo.
Director Charles T Barton (B/W)

Followed by Good Morning

[Broomey]

Originally Posted by Redcastle

I was 14 at the time and remember the night well. Scared me quite a bit till the silly ending.
I just checked the TV listings for that night on the BBC listing archive.

BBC 1 Ghostwatch 09:25pm
BBC 2 Creepshow 11:25pm First network showing.

Incidentally the Ceefax listing for BBC2 that night was page 666!

Just look at the schedule for BBC2 that night! Tv just doesn't do this anymore. Worthy of note to those outside the UK - BBC has advert breaks whatsoever.
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BBC2 31st Oct 1992

A festival of terror, hosted by Dr Walpurgis, for Hallowe'en.
Producers Mark Deitch, Nick Freand Jones
Details on Ceefax page 666
Feature: page 34

What's behind the Door, Mummy?
Leading figures in horror discuss what it is that scares people.

11.20pm* Tales from EC
Comics that inspired Creepshow.

11.25pm* Creepshow
First network showing for Stephen King and George Romero 's horror.
Films: pages 47-54

1.25am* The Art of Illusion
Make-up effects wizard Tom Savini.

1.30am* The Unholy Trinity
The creations of Clive Barker, Sean Cunningham, Wes Craven.

1.40am* The Curse of the Werewolf
The newly restored version of Oliver Reed's Hammer horror.
Director Terence Fisher

3.10am* Prime Evil
Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell on the Evil Dead saga.

3.15am* Terror on the Page
Stephen King and other authors open their books.

3.20am* The Bride of Frankenstein
Perhaps the greatest horror film ever.
Director James Whale
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

4.30am* The Horror of Sex
Love, pain, sex, sexuality and the position of women in horror.

4.35am* Dario's Friends
Italian Dario Argento at work on his new movie, Trauma.

4.45am* Death Line
Cannibal horror on the London Underground.
Director Gary Sherman

6. 10am* Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Horror spoof from the comedy duo.
Director Charles T Barton (B/W)

Followed by Good Morning

Wow thats better than a years worth of what BBC shows now! Reminds we of when they Did a Godzilla night and a Kung Fu night way back then.

[Orlac]

Originally Posted by Broomey

Wow thats better than a years worth of what BBC shows now! Reminds we of when they Did a Godzilla night and a Kung Fu night way back then.

MONSTER NIGHT_intro - YouTube

[ste71]

Originally Posted by Redcastle

I was 14 at the time and remember the night well. Scared me quite a bit till the silly ending.
I just checked the TV listings for that night on the BBC listing archive.

BBC 1 Ghostwatch 09:25pm
BBC 2 Creepshow 11:25pm First network showing.

Incidentally the Ceefax listing for BBC2 that night was page 666!

Just look at the schedule for BBC2 that night! Tv just doesn't do this anymore. Worthy of note to those outside the UK - BBC has advert breaks whatsoever.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
BBC2 31st Oct 1992

A festival of terror, hosted by Dr Walpurgis, for Hallowe'en.
Producers Mark Deitch, Nick Freand Jones
Details on Ceefax page 666
Feature: page 34

What's behind the Door, Mummy?
Leading figures in horror discuss what it is that scares people.

11.20pm* Tales from EC
Comics that inspired Creepshow.

11.25pm* Creepshow
First network showing for Stephen King and George Romero 's horror.
Films: pages 47-54

1.25am* The Art of Illusion
Make-up effects wizard Tom Savini.

1.30am* The Unholy Trinity
The creations of Clive Barker, Sean Cunningham, Wes Craven.

1.40am* The Curse of the Werewolf
The newly restored version of Oliver Reed's Hammer horror.
Director Terence Fisher

3.10am* Prime Evil
Sam Raimi and Bruce Campbell on the Evil Dead saga.

3.15am* Terror on the Page
Stephen King and other authors open their books.

3.20am* The Bride of Frankenstein
Perhaps the greatest horror film ever.
Director James Whale
(Teletext subtitles: page 888)

4.30am* The Horror of Sex
Love, pain, sex, sexuality and the position of women in horror.

4.35am* Dario's Friends
Italian Dario Argento at work on his new movie, Trauma.

4.45am* Death Line
Cannibal horror on the London Underground.
Director Gary Sherman

6. 10am* Abbott and Costello Meet Frankenstein
Horror spoof from the comedy duo.
Director Charles T Barton (B/W)

Followed by Good Morning

Now that's what I call a line up! I was probably full of meds and delirious!

[RossyG]

In the parlance of vintage British telly, a feature-length piece of fiction, even if shot entirely on film, was a play, while a one-off documentary, regardless of length, was a film.

So Scum, Penda’s Fen, Our Day Out etc = play

David Bailey’s documentary on Andy Warhol = film.

Makes no sense, but those were the rules as set by Did You See?,South Bank Show, Late Review etc…

[WouldItBeGreat]

Does 101 ship orders to arrive on release day? would be nice to have this for Halloween night to show the kids.

[rossbirks]

Originally Posted by WouldItBeGreat

Does 101 ship orders to arrive on release day? would be nice to have this for Halloween night to show the kids.

In my experience from pre-ordering from 101 they ship new releases as soon as they have them in-hand so you'll likely get it earlier, as long as the post is on your side! Think I've had one or two a few weeks before official street date.

[blueman_Richie]

Pretty daft to release on Halloween (even if that's the anniversary). It should've had a release date of early October.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by blueman_Richie

Pretty daft to release on Halloween (even if that's the anniversary). It should've had a release date of early October.

The US release was delayed to December 13th, so I wonder if the UK release will follow-suit as well.

[James78]

In Dreams Are Monsters | A season of horror films | BFI - YouTube

"Director Lesley Manning and writer Stephen Volk will join the BFI Southbank audience for an on-stage Q&A following the immersive 30th anniversary screening of Ghostwatch (1992) presented by Celluloid Screams and Live Cinema UK."

"Celluloid Screams (Sheffield, 20 to 23 October) will be working with immersive cinema pioneers Live Cinema UK to present a 30th anniversary live cinema experience of Ghostwatch (1992). Resurrecting the original spirit of the broadcast for a hauntingly-good immersive celebration of the paranormal in Sheffield (21 October, Peddler Warehouse), at BFI Southbank (28 October) and across the UK."

https://www.bfi.org.uk/news/full-pro...s-are-monsters

[tony mitchell]

Amazon.UK still shows Oct 31 release but Zaavi just cancelled my pre-order so something is afoot.

[oddbox83]

Originally Posted by tony mitchell

Amazon.UK still shows Oct 31 release but Zaavi just cancelled my pre-order so something is afoot.

It may well be delayed, but Zavvi are a law unto themselves.

[mpreed]

It's to Going Live what OTT was to TISWAS. (anyone who gets that joke is showing their age).

I also have a memory of it being mentioned on GL that morning as well which made the whole thing scarier when it was shown later that day.

[RossyG]

It was pretty obvious watching at the time that it was fiction as it had ghosts in it.

[Killer Meteor]

Originally Posted by RossyG

It was pretty obvious watching at the time that it was drama as it had ghosts in it.

I dunno...most things I've seen with ghosts in them are comedies.

[Martoto]

It don't remember it scaring me as much as the conclusion to Paul Daniels : Live At Halloween Special in 1987.