The Nextlander Watchcast 062: Ghostwatch (1992)
Added 2023-10-02 21:59:23 +0000 UTCThe greatest month of the year has arrived, and to celebrate the spooks we've got a lineup of international horror films set to terrify you within an inch of your life! First up is the once HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL early found footage film Ghostwatch, in which some of your favorite '90s BBC presenters get tormented and possessed LIVE on Halloween!
CHAPTERS:
(00:00:00) - NOTE: Some timecodes may be inaccurate for versions other than the ad-free Patreon version due to dynamic ad insertions. Please use caution if skipping around to avoid spoilers. Thanks for listening.
(00:00:35) - Intro.
(00:02:48) - Our film for this week: The BBC's Ghostwatch!
(00:06:28) - Talking a bit up front about the controversy that came following its broadcast.
(00:12:52) - More discussion of the production and cast.
(00:18:54) - Recounting the sightings of the ghost.
(00:20:50) - The aftermath, and the glory hole.
(00:25:17) - Our personal experiences with the found footage subgenre.
(00:30:46) - Break!
(00:31:10) - We're back, and it's time to actually get into the movie.
(00:35:13) - How this production lines up with the modern ghost show, and a little on the haunting the story is based on.
(00:43:30) - The slow-burn pacing, and subtle ghost insertions.
(00:47:12) - The in-show "hoax".
(00:52:26) - Why isn't this better known?
(00:55:34) - A very Brad side question.
(00:56:20) - From the wet spot to the glory hole. And our ghost: Pipes.
(01:00:49) - Sarah's ghost story.
(01:05:34) - Everything pops off.
(01:15:21) - The final breakdown of everything.
(01:21:40) - Final thoughts.
(01:29:20) - Outro.
Comments
So glad they covered Ghostwatch, it is somewhat infamous here in the UK. When it was first broadcasted the published info to the TV guides and continuity announcements prior to its airing both encouraged the "reality" of the program. "Inside number 9" (Another program Alex might be interested in) recently pulled off a similar stunt. The personalities chosen like Craig Charles were also realistic choices one would expect for a "live special" in this vein. The whole presentation is very similar to actual real live outside broadcasts that would occassionally air at the time. I think the slow start was also actually the key to the effect, not having anything ghostly for so long encourages the idea of a real live shoot finding nothing. No entertainment program would do so little for so long...or would it? Also have to absolutely agree with alex, that shot with the window is when the creepy really arrives!
Christopher Godwin
2023-10-14 20:50:49 +0000 UTCIs there away to listen to these podcasts in a podcast app?
Jason C
2023-10-13 20:57:40 +0000 UTC
