I was aware of the poor reviews of this film when I settled down to watch it - but decided I'd view it with an open mind, particularly as some veteran big-name actors were among the cast.
The opening credits seemed fine, but then the action began in New York... clearly filmed in the UK with actors employing very unconvincing American accents!
This didn't bode well for what was to come and, with footage of their motorway journey to Wales filmed from their car's window, it was starting to look a bit amateurish.
The wonderful Caroline Munro is wasted in a scene where the aforementioned American ghostbusters stop off for lunch - and from there we follow them to the castle.
The film then employs (or plagiarizes) every horror cliche in the book as the group set up for the night at the haunted castle. The castle itself looks impressive - it's probably one of the best things about the film.
From here onwards though, the scares are pretty mild and predictable, and terminal boredom starts to set in.
The best thing about their stay is seeing Darren Nesbit as their castle guide - and he does his best.
I'm sorry to say though that this film falls very flat, and seems like a wasted opportunity considering some of the acting talents involved.
If like me you're a fan of Caroline Munro, you'll probably enjoy her single scene - otherwise I'd say stay away from this particular horror show!
The opening credits seemed fine, but then the action began in New York... clearly filmed in the UK with actors employing very unconvincing American accents!
This didn't bode well for what was to come and, with footage of their motorway journey to Wales filmed from their car's window, it was starting to look a bit amateurish.
The wonderful Caroline Munro is wasted in a scene where the aforementioned American ghostbusters stop off for lunch - and from there we follow them to the castle.
The film then employs (or plagiarizes) every horror cliche in the book as the group set up for the night at the haunted castle. The castle itself looks impressive - it's probably one of the best things about the film.
From here onwards though, the scares are pretty mild and predictable, and terminal boredom starts to set in.
The best thing about their stay is seeing Darren Nesbit as their castle guide - and he does his best.
I'm sorry to say though that this film falls very flat, and seems like a wasted opportunity considering some of the acting talents involved.
If like me you're a fan of Caroline Munro, you'll probably enjoy her single scene - otherwise I'd say stay away from this particular horror show!