THE VAULT

Ghostwatch (1992) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 7.9/100

"We don't want to give anyone sleepless nights."

The Premise

For Halloween 1992, the BBC decides to broadcast an investigation into the supernatural, hosted by TV chat-show legend Michael Parkinson. Parky (assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene & Craig Charles) and a camera crew attempt to discover the truth behind the most haunted house in Britain. This ground-breaking live television experiment does not go as planned, however.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Found Footage, Supernatural, Ghostwatch taps into fundamental fears. The 7.9/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of talk show, halloween, paranormal continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

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