This three part drama is problematic in that we have to sort of wade through the first two episodes to get to a stunning third episode. I know...sometimes you've got to build toward a riveting climax. But there was a little too much building here over two episodes. In fact, at one point in the first episode, I nearly turned it off. But I stuck with it and was ultimately very pleased with the overall production. It was years ago that I read several of James Herbert, and I was particularly impressed with "The Magic Cottage". But I lost track of Herbert and his novels. So I was delighted to find this short series on Amazon Prime.
I'm not going to give away the plot, except to say that you have a story based on cruelty to children and an ultimate "coming home" (in a sense) ending. Not a totally happy ending at all, but a reasonable one based on the story.
As an American, I was only familiar with one actor here -- David Warner. And Warner was excellent here. He's really quite accomplished. But the one that really caught my attention was Donald Sumter, who we don't meet (well sort of don't meet) until the third episode. A stunning performance. The remainder of the performances range from good to very good.
I'm one of those movie goers who likes old fashioned ghost/horror stories...and this is one. Highly recommended.
I'm not going to give away the plot, except to say that you have a story based on cruelty to children and an ultimate "coming home" (in a sense) ending. Not a totally happy ending at all, but a reasonable one based on the story.
As an American, I was only familiar with one actor here -- David Warner. And Warner was excellent here. He's really quite accomplished. But the one that really caught my attention was Donald Sumter, who we don't meet (well sort of don't meet) until the third episode. A stunning performance. The remainder of the performances range from good to very good.
I'm one of those movie goers who likes old fashioned ghost/horror stories...and this is one. Highly recommended.