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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (1984)
Fantastic Series
This serialisation is so very beautifully made. Jeremy Brett as Holmes is excellent. In fact, he is the definitive Holmes. He is still sadly sadly missed.
The costumes and background scenery are magnificent. What has since happened the ITV network is a disgrace. They were once the kings of drama like this, and now they exist on reality TV only and premium rate telephone numbers - rubbish.
Bring back the days, ITV, of magnificent dramas - like Holmes. Of actors of the calibre of Jeremy Brett and the rest of the cast. Of scenery to die for.
I fear we will never see the like of this type of drama ever again. You actually believe that you are in the 19th century - transported back in time to a bygone age of steam and fog. Of coal fires and personalities long gone.
What has happened to you, ITV? Bring the quality of dramas such as this, back again. I love everything that Jeremy Brett did as far as his portrait of Holmes is concerned. Absolute dedication to the part. You actually believe he IS Holmes. Jeremy Brett, I salute you.
11/10 Top top marks for a absolutely beautiful series.
The Woman in Black (1989)
To sum up, I would have to give this title 11/10. It is that good. Don't watch it alone.
I first saw this film years ago and it is terrifying. A very very good old-fashioned Victorian ghost story. I actually had nightmares for weeks after watching this film/drama. I have been looking for this title for a good few years, all to no success. I have since found it on E-Bay. There is no blood and gore in this drama, but it plays with your mind. Very cleverly written. This is an absolute gem - but I would advise don't watch it alone. The Woman, comes across as very evil. A overpowering presence throughout the whole drama. Everyday, normal sounds become more menacing, such as the clip clop of the horseshoes, the seagulls cries that suddenly turn into the cries of a family being drowned. Also the sounds of a ball being bounced in an empty room. But you need to see the film to understand what I mean. I would highly recommend this title. I have to give this 11/10 - it is that good. One last thing that I might add, this is the scariest film/drama I have ever seen in my life. This is the ONLY horror film that still plays on my mind years after it was screened.