M.R. James: Ghost Writer(2013)
M.R. James: Ghost Writer Synopsis
Mark Gatiss steps into the mind of M.R. James, the enigmatic English master of the supernatural story. How did this donnish Victorian bachelor, conservative by nature and a devout Anglican, come to create tales that continue to chill readers more than a century on? Mark attempts to uncover the secrets of James's inspiration, taking an atmospheric journey from James's childhood home in Suffolk to Eton, Cambridge and France, venturing into ancient churches, dark cloisters and echoing libraries along the way.
M.R. James: Ghost Writer (2013) is a documentary, tv movie, horror and fantasy film directed by John Das, released on December 25, 2013 with a runtime of 1h. It stars Mark Gatiss, Robert Lloyd Parry, Martin Bassindale and Adam Collier. Viewers rate it 8.7 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- John Das
- Writers:
- Mark Gatiss
- Producers:
- John Das
- Production:
- BBC, BBC Arts, BBC Bristol Productions
- Status:
- Released
M.R. James: Ghost Writer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Mark Gatiss
as Presenter
- Robert Lloyd Parry
Robert Lloyd Parry
as MR James
Martin Bassindale
as Chitchat Society Member
- Adam Collier
Adam Collier
as Chitchat Society Member
- Harry de Moraville
Harry de Moraville
as Chitchat Society Member
- Peter Edwards
Peter Edwards
as Chitchat Society Member
- Alec Fellows-Bennett
Alec Fellows-Bennett
as Chitchat Society Member
- Alan Macfarlane
Alan Macfarlane
as Self - King's College, Cambridge
Key crew
Directed by John Das, written by Mark Gatiss, produced by John Das.
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M.R. James: Ghost Writer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 8.7/10 from 3 ratings.
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M.R. James: Ghost Writer – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in M.R. James: Ghost Writer?
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The main cast of M.R. James: Ghost Writer (2013) includes Mark Gatiss, Robert Lloyd Parry, Martin Bassindale, Adam Collier and Harry de Moraville. The film was directed by John Das. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was M.R. James: Ghost Writer released?
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M.R. James: Ghost Writer was released on December 25, 2013 and runs for 1h.
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M.R. James: Ghost Writer (2013) holds an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, tv movie and horror films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.