The Best of British Cinema

Things That Go Bump in the Night

From the earliest days of movies, the potential for scaring audiences has been recognized and whether treated for thrills or comedy, ghosts and ghouls have proved a popular staple of British cinema. Featured stars include James Mason, Margaret Rutherford, Richard Greene and Claude Rains in films such as A Place Of One's Own, Blithe Spirit, Don't Take It to Heart, Hands Of The Ripper and The Clairvoyant.