Movies and TV shows

High Spirits

Jan 5th, 2009 | By Fiona Broome | Category: DVDs

High Spirits is a silly movie with a variety of ghosts, real and pretend.
The bad news:  The ghosts are generally silly.  The story is ridiculous, involving a haunted castle and romance between this world and the other side.
The good news: There are numerous interesting references to different kinds of ghosts and related Irish folklore.
It’s also [...]



The Haunting (1999) – review

Oct 9th, 2008 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Movies and TV shows

This movie is a glitzy remake of the classic 1963 film of the same name, with different plot twists and an alternate ending.
Do  not expect this movie to show you what real ghosts are like. “Hill House” may be a magnificent Hollywood set, but it bears little resemblance to actual haunted houses.
If you’re a [...]



The Haunting (1963) – review

Oct 8th, 2008 | By Fiona Broome | Category: Movies and TV shows, Reviewers favorites

This is the one of the scariest movies of all time.  It’s inspired hundreds of other “haunted house” movies that never achieve the greatness of this film.
Whenever this movie is mentioned among professional ghost hunters, we rave about it.  This 1963 classic is still a favorite.  It’s sophisticated, authentic and well-paced.
It also shows you what [...]