patsylabrador Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I was disappointed with this adaptation. The story is so deep, subtle and scary it didn't need all the Dr Who monster voices or dramatic music telling you when to be scared. Think I need to read the book again to get the TV version out of my mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ain't Nobody Here Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I'd never seen or read it before and watched it this morning (at 2.3am as I couldn't sleep ). I had to watch Clive James for a while before going back to bed . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cinnamon Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I thought the girl in the lead role looked like Jimmy Carr. Couldn't take it seriously after that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted December 31, 2009 Author Share Posted December 31, 2009 I wondered what bothered me about that actress, now you've pointed it out I keep laughing to myself. That's really very funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 I liked it, havent read the book so maybe I should Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 My hubby and I had a disagreement as to whether she was bonkers or the ghosts were real. I thought she was stark staring bonkers, but that was just my interpretation of the tv thing. I hadn't read/seen it before, though do remember an old Kate Bush song which I'm sure was based on it (is that obscure or what??). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chunky_Monkey Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 (edited) I really enjoyed it, but it wasn't as scary as I thought it would have been. There were a few creepy moments though. I hadn't read/seen it before, though do remember an old Kate Bush song which I'm sure was based on it (is that obscure or what??). Isn't that Wuthering Heights? Or am I getting that totally wrong? EDIT: My bad, just looked it up and there is! Oops. Edited December 31, 2009 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiggy Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 My hubby and I had a disagreement as to whether she was bonkers or the ghosts were real. I thought she was stark staring bonkers, but that was just my interpretation of the tv thing. schizophrenic? crossed my mind too I hadn't read/seen it before, though do remember an old Kate Bush song which I'm sure was based on it (is that obscure or what??). oooh dont get that one, what song was that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debbier Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 The Infant Kiss, on Never For Ever. I still have it on vinyl Can't get the song out of my head now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted December 31, 2009 Share Posted December 31, 2009 Did you see the 1999 one with Jodhi may and Pam ferris set earlier possibly Vicotrian times much better, scarier and less er bedroom action!! I was watching with ES 14 as I'd said it was a good story but I couldnt remember half of this in the other. The other was more menacing as well and I dont remember girl being pregnant or the others abused by the baddie. I also called OH to see Dr as he looks like an actor who was around in the 80's but couldnt find a cast list to google. I was disappointed too. ES is into "spook" esp after he enjoyed the Triffids the previous 2 nights. Again I wasnt too taken with it. has anyone read the Turn of the screw book > I am going to try and get it in the library. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
patsylabrador Posted January 1, 2010 Author Share Posted January 1, 2010 I did see that version and it was excellent. I think this year was typical BBC dumbing down. As for the ' bedroom scenes', apparently the child actors weren't allowed to see the final screening, so it would be nice if the BBC could give parents bit of a heads up. This is clearly a programme that families are going to settle down to watch together. My mum always seemed to have a duster at hand and would be there busily dusting the TV at crucial moments. These days she would be utterly worn out. The book is a good read, I can't find my copy so I shall use my amazon token for that I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted January 1, 2010 Share Posted January 1, 2010 Yes you'd have the cleanest telly screen in the UK PL Very disappointed in BBC - it couldve been better done and stick to book. I hate it when they digress!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
