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.
Peter Vaughan
Mr Paxton
Clive Swift
Dr. Black
Julian Herrington
Archaeologist
John Kearney
Ager / Ghost
David Cargill
Boots
George Benson
Vicar
Roger Milner
Antique Shop Owner
Gilly Fraser
Girl
David Pugh
Porter
Cyril Appleton
Labourer
Director, Writer
Lawrence Gordon Clark
Short Story
M.R. James
November 15, 2021
6
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 the show was certainly watchable.
Status:
Released
Original Language:
English
Budget:
$0.00
Revenue:
$0.00