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A Warning to the Curious( 1972)

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69%
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Overview

Paxton, an amateur archeologist, travels to the town of Seaburgh and inadvertently stumbles across one of the lost crowns of Anglia, which, according to legend, protect the county from invasion. On digging the crown up, Paxton is stalked by its supernatural guardian.

    Top Billed Cast

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      Peter Vaughan

      Mr Paxton

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      Clive Swift

      Dr. Black

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      Julian Herrington

      Archaeologist

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      John Kearney

      Ager / Ghost

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      David Cargill

      Boots

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      George Benson

      Vicar

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      Roger Milner

      Antique Shop Owner

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      Gilly Fraser

      Girl

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      David Pugh

      Porter

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      Cyril Appleton

      Labourer

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    A 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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    Status

    Released

    Original Language

    English

    Budget

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