A Ghost Story for Christmas: The Collection - DVD - Import

Opgelet, import zonder NL ondertiteling. Featuring all-star casts, Mark Gatiss presents eight stories for Christmas inspired by the short stories of M. R. James, Arthur Conan Doyle and Edith Nesbit. The Tractate MiddothIn search of a very particular book, John Eldred arrives at a university library. Here, an unassuming student called Garret is about to have his life turned upside down by a family feud and the lost will of the terrifying Dr Rant…The Dead RoomVeteran presenter Aubrey Judd pines for the good old days of radio horror and especially the 'rules' of the genre as set out by the master - M.R. James! But he soon realises that elements of his own past are not as dead and buried as he had hoped…Martin's Close1684. John Martin is on trial for his life. Facing him, the infamous 'hanging judge' George Jeffreys. However, this is not a cut-and-dried murder case. For the hapless victim has been seen walking after her death….The Mezzotint"For sale: Interesting mezzotint: View of a manor-house, early part of last century." In the heart of an old English college, Edward Williams receives an engraving of an unknown country house. An imposing facade. A sweeping lawn. And, just perhaps, something else...?Count MagnusA travelogue writer, Mr Wraxhall, becomes fascinated by the story of Count Magnus, the long-dead founder of a Swedish family who once made a journey to the Holy Land for less than holy reasons.Lot No. 249The purchase of an Ancient Egyptian mummy at an auction leads to a horrifying series of events for two Oxford students.Woman of StoneA housekeeper warns two newlyweds about a legend involving their cottage, but to no avail.The Room in the TowerA young man has a recurring nightmare about a visit to a friend's house. INCLUDES:Booklet with Production Notes by Mark GatissTrailerBack To Life: In Conversation with Mark Gatiss