M.R. James: Ghost Writer
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.
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M.R. James: Ghost Writer
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Dec 25, 2013
Runtime
1h 0m
Genres
Documentary, TV Movie, Horror, Fantasy
User Score
87%
Original Title
M.R. James: Ghost Writer
Production Companies
BBC, BBC Arts, BBC Bristol Productions
Director
John Das
Description
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.
