The Woman in White
Masterpiece Theatre
Normally, people who are dead stay dead, just as normally it is the criminals who are locked up rather than the victims. But then there was nothing normal about what happened to Marian Fairlie and her sister Laura. Except perhaps the beginning, and the arrival of a new drawing master, Mr Hartright.
Mr Hartright brings with him the tale of a mysterious encounter on the road with a ghostly figure: a woman dressed all in white. Great fans of Gothic tales, Laura and Marian are intrigued by this. When they spy this same woman themselves, wandering in the grounds of their home, Limmeridge House, late at night, they determine to find out all they can about her. But before much is learned, their idyllic summer is cut short by their friend Mr Hartright being forced to leave them in disgrace, and Laura's marriage to Sir Percival Clyde removing them from their home to the distant Blackwater Park.
Once there, the unhappy story of the woman in white unfolds, drawing the women into a vortex of secrets, crime and passion - and into a treacherous involvement with the fascinating but sinister Count Fosco.
Member Reviews
Suspenseful - bbryon1
I was unfamiliar with this film (and novel), and found myself surprisingly involved in the story. Good acting and suspenseful plot twists. One of the best I have seen. Very surporising ending. I heard the book was a lot better, but since I neverread the book, I loved the movie.treasure of mystery. - movie_goer
A bit rough around the edges. This is a tragic tale based on a playwright adpated for film, introducing unknown actor who dazzled and knocked this performance perfectly.
I was seeking for trembles and scare but instead produced outstanding drama and suspense. Not what i would catorgize as 'scary'.
It gravitates towards The woman in white who haunts 2 sisters, 1 who's preparing for marriage. only to learn of Cursed family past, soon to repeat itself. The Tangled webs of deceitful lies makes you yurn for a better solution and revenge to those who dare recken with them.
The Mysterious feel of the film glides smoothly until the last act. And stirs you in ways you never expected, it did give me alot to think about and is remarkably 1 of the best mystery films i've come across.Gothic suspense at it finest! - Marlene2
Although this is a bare bones Masterpiece theatre adaptation of Wilkie Collin's most famous novel, It succeeds well in creating a tingling atmosphere of dread, intrigue and foreboding. I highly recommend it. If you are a fan of slick villains, strong heroines and gentlemen heroes, I would settle down on a rainy night with a lovely tub of hot popcorn and enjoy this film.
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Suspenseful - bbryon1
I was unfamiliar with this film (and novel), and found myself surprisingly involved in the story. Good acting and suspenseful plot twists. One of the best I have seen. Very surporising ending. I heard the book was a lot better, but since I neverread the book, ...treasure of mystery. - movie_goer
A bit rough around the edges. This is a tragic tale based on a playwright adpated for film, introducing unknown actor who dazzled and knocked this performance perfectly.
I was seeking for trembles and scare but instead produced outstanding drama and suspense. ...Gothic suspense at it finest! - Marlene2
Although this is a bare bones Masterpiece theatre adaptation of Wilkie Collin's most famous novel, It succeeds well in creating a tingling atmosphere of dread, intrigue and foreboding. I highly recommend it. If you are a fan of slick villains, strong heroines ...