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Mystery and Imagination

  • TV Series
  • 1966–19701966–1970
  • 1h 15m
IMDb RATING
7.5/10
83
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Ian Holm, Denholm Elliott, Robert Eddison, Freddie Jones, and Patrick Mower in Mystery and Imagination (1966)
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A British anthology series based on classic ghost stories and chillers from M. R. James, Poe, Algernon Blackwood, Sheridan Le Fanu and others; later branching into feature-length teleplays o... Read allA British anthology series based on classic ghost stories and chillers from M. R. James, Poe, Algernon Blackwood, Sheridan Le Fanu and others; later branching into feature-length teleplays of Dracula, Frankenstein and other famous novels.A British anthology series based on classic ghost stories and chillers from M. R. James, Poe, Algernon Blackwood, Sheridan Le Fanu and others; later branching into feature-length teleplays of Dracula, Frankenstein and other famous novels.

IMDb RATING
7.5/10
83
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  • Stars
    • David Buck
    • Mark Moss
    • Freddie Jones
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    • David Buck
    • Mark Moss
    • Freddie Jones
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    • 2Critic reviews
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    • Nominated for 1 BAFTA Film Award
      • 1 nomination total

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    David Buck
    • Richard Beckettas Richard Beckett…
    12 episodes12 eps • 1966
    Mark Moss
    • Cracknellas Cracknell…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1968–1970
    Freddie Jones
    Freddie Jones
    • Parkesas Parkes…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1970
    Robert Hunter
    • Carteras Carter…
    3 episodes3 eps • 1966–1968
    Robert Eddison
    Robert Eddison
    • Karswellas Karswell…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Denholm Elliott
    Denholm Elliott
    • Draculaas Dracula…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Bernard Archard
    Bernard Archard
    • Professor Van Helsingas Professor Van Helsing…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968–1970
    Alan Hay
    • Bar Pianistas Bar Pianist…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1970
    Ian Holm
    Ian Holm
    • Frankensteinas Frankenstein…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Neil Stacy
    • Anthonyas Anthony…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Meg Wynn Owen
    Meg Wynn Owen
    • Ellenas Ellen…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Ron Pember
    • Conductoras Conductor…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1968
    Edmund Sulley
    • Mr. Jarvisas Mr. Jarvis…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Joss Ackland
    Joss Ackland
    • Herr Scaveniusas Herr Scavenius…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Trevor Baxter
    Trevor Baxter
    • Canon Tabardas Canon Tabard…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    John Crocker
    • Mr. Tidcroftas Mr. Tidcroft…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Robert James
    Robert James
    • Carmaignacas Carmaignac…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
    Megs Jenkins
    Megs Jenkins
    • Mrs. Bunchas Mrs. Bunch…
    2 episodes2 eps • 1966–1968
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    A British anthology series based on classic ghost stories and chillers from M. R. James, Poe, Algernon Blackwood, Sheridan Le Fanu and others; later branching into feature-length teleplays of Dracula, Frankenstein and other famous novels. —hutch48
    horror hostgothicoccultanthologypartially lost tv series1 more
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      Only eight editions of this program are known to be extant as of 2009.

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    9/10
    1960s classic Gothic anthology Series
    I vividly remember this series from when i was a child and it made a very strong impression on me. A very atmospheric Gothic feel to most of the productions. Fortunately in August this year a DVD release of the remaining shows made by ABC(2) and Thames(6)was released and after viewing again i can thoroughly recommend the series, particularly Sweeney Todd with Freddie Jones giving a great over the top performance and The curse of the mummy which stand up very well to viewing in 2009. They also show off the acting talents of great Brit actors Denholm Elliot, Ian Holm and Patrick Mower. A pity that not more shows exist(at least officially - we can hope). Overall a well produced and acted show, possibly a little slow in places for modern audiences, but if you are a fan of classic Hammer horror you will be rewarded. 1960's U.K. TV at its best
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    • Sep 24, 2009

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    • Release date
      • January 29, 1966 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Production companies
      • ABC Weekend Television
      • Thames Television
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 15 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
      • Black and White
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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