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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Made-for-TV adaptation of Dennis Wheatley's novel 'The Haunting of Toby Jugg' starring Robert Pattinson as Flight Lieutenant Jugg, a young RAF pilot who is confined to a wheelchair after being wounded in action. He is sent to a remote hospital in a Welsh mansion to recuperate, but after suffering worsening nightmares and visions he begins to suspect the methods of his psychiatrist, Dr Hal Burns (Julian Sands). His beautiful Aunt Julia (Rachael Stirling) seems to be the only person he can trust - until circumstances make him doubt even her intentions. ...The Haunted Airman
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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
As a professed Robert Pattinson fan, I breathlessly awaited my copy of THE HAUNTED AIRMAN and was not disappointed. He is third-billed, but his performance is FIRST RATE, especially for a young man of only 20 (and in a starring role) when it was released. The film, itself, doesn't quite make sense, however, in that Toby's psychosis is never truly explained. Therefore, when he mentions the "shadows" to his nurse toward the end of the film, I was a tad perplexed. The visions he endured all seemed to pertain to fearsome spiders and the WWII bombing raids in which he'd participated, not menacing shadows. And were those sores on his back actually from spider bites (indicating that they were, indeed, real) or from his drop into the tub as is "reasoned"? The ending, too, is a tad bizarre as it leaves one hanging as to whether Julian Sands' doctor instigated all of the psychotic problems for Toby (either via drugs or by playing mind games such as withholding the mail and having sex with Toby's aunt, when he knew quite well that Toby, himself, was in love with her). Perhaps Toby had been merely suffering from shock after his paralysis as opposed to an actual psychosis. I haven't read the source material, which might help explain the story a tad better, but I can recommend the film highly to anyone wanting a glimpse of star-on-the-rise Robert Pattinson - post-Potter, pre-Twilight.
18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I just got this movie today. I've only watched it once so far. I must say I've never read the book that this movie is based on. It was a bit creepy but interesting. I do feel though, that the movie ended when it was just beginning. I will of course watch it again soon, to get a better understanding of it. But Rob Pattinson did an excellent job with the material given.
I've decided to order the book "the haunting of toby jugg" that this movie is based on. I watched the movie for the 3rd time, I understood it better, but something tells me I'm gonna like the book much better. especially since reading the book reviews.
I've decided to order the book "the haunting of toby jugg" that this movie is based on. I watched the movie for the 3rd time, I understood it better, but something tells me I'm gonna like the book much better. especially since reading the book reviews.
35 of 38 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I really like this movie. I haven't read the book so I can't comment on how like or unlike it is regards to the book. if you are one of the millions and millions of screaming girls that loved Edward Cullen then this might not be the right movie for you (loving Rob myself I know other movies that would suit the twilight teen better like Harry Potter where he has a part that would suit you better). I loved the 'scary' parts and think that this movie is great for watching late at night when you want to see some Robert Pattinson not including the vampires or geeky looks:D Rob does know how to act (he's not just a teen idol) and this is one of his best performances according to me seeing as it's so far from the twilight world as possible!
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The haunted airman
The film was very good,just as the Denis Wheatley book was written. All the actors played there parts well.Robert Pattinson as usual was brilliant.
Published 2 days ago by Molly
Disappointing
My daughter ordered this as she is a massive Robert Pattinson fan. Having read the book The Haunting of Toby Jugg (A Black Magic Story),was disappointed that they missed so much... Read more
Published 24 days ago by Cyberboo
Not worth it! :(
I am a Robert fan! I like him in Harry potter, and love him in the twilight saga, I even like his music... Read more
Published 26 days ago by Lee&Anja
Best for ogling Robert Pattinson
I have to admit I'm a sucker for anything Robert Pattinson and he's just beautiful in this. The plot is not convincing, the nightmare sequences ridiculous, Rob seems too young for... Read more
Published 1 month ago by P. Rowe
Depends on what you are looking for...
If you are looking for an opportunity to perv over Robert Pattinson, but not neccessarily require a soild story line to do so, this is a film to do just that. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Craxton84
Only made it to DVD because it stars Pattinson
I have to say, after reading the other reviews I am left wondering if we all watched the same film.
My mother bought this for me for Christmas one year, purely because it had... Read more
My mother bought this for me for Christmas one year, purely because it had... Read more
Published 4 months ago by Maria Meadowcroft
the haunted airman
just finished watching this rubbish. painful viewing experience! thank god it only cost me £1 or i would go back to the shop to demand my money back....total drivel
Published 4 months ago by Mr. Allan P. Meikle
Haunted Airman
This was a very low key sad film. Having just watched the first Twilight on tv a few weeks ago, this was probably similar in some ways. Read more
Published 8 months ago by June
Rather tedious and not very scary
This film seems a lot longer than its 60-odd minute runtime. There are few shocks and little suspense, relying on psychological angst to provide the drama, but never quite... Read more
Published 9 months ago by downkiddie
hard to follow
Love Rob Pattinson, but this drama was really quite odd. It's only 68 mins long and silly end, Love rob in it, great acting but maybe just me but couldn't get it? Read more
Published 11 months ago by pixie
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