Ghost Stories for Christmas + Introduction

Join us for an old festive tradition of sharing ghost stories - first broadcast on the BBC in the dying hours of Christmas Eves gone by, enjoy two classic chilling tales from Charles Dickens and M.R. James. 

In the late 19th century celebrated authors reignited an old oral storytelling tradition - ghost stories at Christmas. It was nearly a hundred years later when the BBC began its regular haunting broadcasts which are some of the best examples of early British horror. We’re so excited to share these with you, alongside some spectral tales from our very own venue. Come along to find out more and experience the modern cinematic equivalent of a camp fire gathering!

Live introductions and ghost stories

Our screen producer James McEvoy will host the screening, introducing the two short films and sharing ghostly tales from Warwick Arts Centre.

Programme

WHISTLE AND I’LL COME FOR YOU

Dir: Jonathan Miller | UK | 1968 | 42 mins

Cast | Michael Hordern

THE SIGNALMAN

Dir: Lawrence Gordon Clark | UK | 1976 | 38 mins

Cast | Denholm Elliott, Bernard Lloyd, Reginald Jessup, Carina Wyeth

With thanks to the BFI for providing access to the archive films.