He we go again!!! Why do we need to see everything! What made the original Christmas stories so creepy was the unknown!! "The not knowing"... That's what makes your blood go cold.. Yes the monster was ok!! Until it started to hobble down the road!! I expected Micheal Jackson to start dancing!! .. The story was ok, but the execution was mediocre and rushed!!! I'll live in hope for next year!! Come on Mark, you know what it takes...The last good attempt at updating this very popular series was "Whistle and I'll come to you" starring John Hurt. At least they had the atmosphere nailed. The vagueness of M R James's dark spectre's leave a large part to the readers imagination. It's good for the budget and the watchers. It just needs a Director with the right skills.
Review of Lot No. 249
