Adrian Rawlins, who played Arthur Kidd in this 1989 version of The Woman In Black, later played James Potter, father to Harry Potter in the Harry Potter films. Harry Potter was played by Daniel Radcliffe, and Daniel would later go on to portray the same character (Arthur Kipps) in the 2012 version of The Woman in Black (2012).
The author of the original Woman in Black novel, Susan Hill has said that she didn't like some of the changes that the movie had.
A sign saying "H. Wise" can be seen in the train station when Arthur Kidd is there. Herbert Wise is the film's director.
Stars a young Andy Nyman who went on to write, direct and appear in Ghost Stories