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Peter Vaughan
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Clive Swift
Dr. Black
Julian Herrington
Archaeologist
John Kearney
Ager / Ghost
David Cargill
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George Benson
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Roger Milner
Antique Shop Owner
Gilly Fraser
Girl
David Pugh
Porter
Cyril Appleton
Labourer
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Review 1DiscussionA review by Peter McGinn
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Written by Peter McGinn on Mon Nov 15 2021
I am not a fan of ghost stories, so I cannot critique this short film within that genre. The entire plot seems to revolve around the amateur archaeologist finding the legendary crown, so it is odd that there is no explanation as to how he knew where to look. I guess we are to assume he has done his research.
Much of the suspense is attempted through showing a far off figure watching our man, but think it lacked - well - suspense. Perhaps if there was a shadowy (might we even say ghostlike?) figure instead, a not quite visible wraith protector, more tension would have been created.
But t...
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