The read
It runs a compact 36m.
Synopsis
The chilling story of Dr Rant, whose wicked streak continues from beyond the grave. Based on the festive ghost story by MR James. When a relative comes to find a particular book at the university library, young student Garrett is drawn into a family feud over a will and its legacy - with terrifying consequences.
Ratings
IMDb6.7/10
13 audience votes
Key crew
- Mark GatissDirector
- Mark GatissWriter
Cast
- Louise JamesonMary Simpson
- John CastleJohn Eldred
- Eleanor BronMrs Goundry
- David RyallDr Thomas Rant
- Roy BarracloughHodgson
- Sacha DhawanWilliam Garrett
- Nicholas BurnsGeorge Earle
- Paul WarrenRant's Ghost
- Una StubbsMiss Chambers
- Charlie ClemmowAnne Simpson
- Matthew FosterLabourer (as Mathew Foster)