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1995•51 min•Documentary, Horror, History, TV Movie

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James

Is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James a Hit or Flop?

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Is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James worth watching? With a rating of 8/10, this Documentary, Horror, History, TV Movie film is a must-watch hit for fans of the genre. Read on for our detailed analysis and user reviews.

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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James Synopsis

A biopic on the author M. R. James. If M.R. James wrote his ghost stories purely to entertain his friends, why do they seem to strike such resonances in readers? Why are they so terrifying? Clive Dunn's fifty minute documentary sets out to try to answer this question. In the words of its fictional narrator, nicely played by Dangerfield's Bill Wallis, "was there something that made [Monty James] believe that evil and malice could become palpable?"

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Michael Elwyn
Michael ElwynM.R. James
Bill Wallis
Bill WallisSelf
Christopher Lee
Christopher LeeSelf

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Is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James worth watching?

Yes, A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James is definitely worth watching! With a rating of 8/10, it's highly recommended for fans of Documentary, Horror, History movies.

Is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James hit or flop?

Based on audience ratings (8/10), A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James is considered a hit among viewers.

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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James is a Documentary, Horror, History movie that A biopic on the author M. R. James. If M.R. James wrote his ghost stories purely to entertain his friends, why do they seem to strike such resonances ...

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