James Kline & J.H. Alison kick off the Road to Halloween with 1980s Ghost Movies Round 2! First up is the chilling British made-for-TV classic, The Woman in Black (1989)—a haunting tale that brought gothic ghost stories back into the spotlight.
We open with our first impressions of the film and dive into the tradition of telling ghost stories on Christmas Eve, a long-standing British custom that adds to this movie’s eerie charm.
Our history segment takes us to December 24, 1989: in wrestling, we explore the importance of holiday shows on Christmas and Thanksgiving, plus WCW’s TV special that aired on Dec. 23 featuring stacked tag matches. In metal, Alison digs into Pestilence’s crushing album Consuming Impulse and its place in the rise of death metal.
Then it’s behind-the-scenes time—discussing Susan Hill’s original novel, her mixed feelings on the adaptation, and the impressive cast that brought this ghost story to life. We talk about the film’s ratings success, its award recognition, and even the strange Harry Potter connection: Daniel Radcliffe playing Arthur in the remake, while his own father, Alan Radcliffe, starred as Arthur in the 1989 original.
Finally, we break down the full film: from the sinister solicitor’s boss, to the two mysterious sisters and their connection to the haunting. James theorizes about Sam’s role, the house fire, and what the ending truly meant. Of course, we can’t forget the terrifyingly effective jump scares that made this one of the most unforgettable ghost stories of the 1980s.
Perfect for horror fans who love atmosphere, mystery, and a creeping sense of dread.
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