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Released on DVD for the first time and based on the much-loved children's book by Joan Aitken and made in 1988, this spooky family film is a classic Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house. Set in an alternative nineteenth century where savage packs of wolves roam the snow bound countryside. This dark and atmospheric fantasy sees Lord and Lady Willoughby heading overseas leaving their daughter Bonnie (Emily Hudson) and her orphaned cousin Sylvia (Aleks Darowska) left in the care of the children s new governess, the sinister Miss Slighcarp (Stephanie Beacham). Slightcarp and her accomplice Grimshaw (Mel Smith) are plotting to steal the family fortune, and sabotage the Willoughby s ship. When news arrives that the Willoughby s are missing, Miss Slightcarp banishes the children to a workhouse, and dismisses all but two, James (Richard O Brien) and Pattern (Jane Horrocks), of the servants. It is up to Bonnie and Sylvia to escape the workhouse, evade the ravenous wolves, and foil Slightcarp s plans!
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), WIDESCREEN (1.85:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Released on DVD for the first time and based on the much-loved children's book by Joan Aitken and made in 1988, this spooky family film is a classic Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house. Set in an alternative nineteenth century where savage packs of wolves roam the snow bound countryside. This dark and atmospheric fantasy sees Lord and Lady Willoughby heading overseas leaving their daughter Bonnie (Emily Hudson) and her orphaned cousin Sylvia (Aleks Darowska) left in the care of the children s new governess, the sinister Miss Slighcarp (Stephanie Beacham). Slightcarp and her accomplice Grimshaw (Mel Smith) are plotting to steal the family fortune, and sabotage the Willoughby s ship. When news arrives that the Willoughby s are missing, Miss Slightcarp banishes the children to a workhouse, and dismisses all but two, James (Richard O Brien) and Pattern (Jane Horrocks), of the servants. It is up to Bonnie and Sylvia to escape the workhouse, evade the ravenous wolves, and foil Slightcarp s plans! ...The Wolves of Willoughby Chase
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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I first saw this film when i was a 10 year old boy still at primary school. I am now a 30 year old man and have loved it ever since.
This is a magical film based on the classic book by joan aiken. The story sees two young girls, bonnie a tough red head with tons of attitude and sylvia, her timid cousin left at bonnies home, the willoughby chase of the title, in the care of new governess miss slighcarp while bonnies parents take a vacation over seas.
However miss slighcarp, played with delicious relish by stephanie beecham is hell bent on striping the girls of their inheretance and taking over willoughby chase after she arranges the murder of bonnies parents and forges lord willoughbys will with the help of her sidekick mr grimshaw played by mel smith.
With bonnie and sylvia thrown in to a snow swept orphanage run by the evil mrs brisket, another of slighcarps accomplaces, played by the brilliant geraldine james, it seems both girls will have to fight tooth and claw to defeat slighcarp and regain control of their fortune.
This film is excellent family entertainment and should be seen by everyone and keep a look out for early performances by jane horrocks and richard o brian as a pair of helpless servants. Now off to pre-order.
This is a magical film based on the classic book by joan aiken. The story sees two young girls, bonnie a tough red head with tons of attitude and sylvia, her timid cousin left at bonnies home, the willoughby chase of the title, in the care of new governess miss slighcarp while bonnies parents take a vacation over seas.
However miss slighcarp, played with delicious relish by stephanie beecham is hell bent on striping the girls of their inheretance and taking over willoughby chase after she arranges the murder of bonnies parents and forges lord willoughbys will with the help of her sidekick mr grimshaw played by mel smith.
With bonnie and sylvia thrown in to a snow swept orphanage run by the evil mrs brisket, another of slighcarps accomplaces, played by the brilliant geraldine james, it seems both girls will have to fight tooth and claw to defeat slighcarp and regain control of their fortune.
This film is excellent family entertainment and should be seen by everyone and keep a look out for early performances by jane horrocks and richard o brian as a pair of helpless servants. Now off to pre-order.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film has many great things about it! The setting is beautiful, realistic and makes sense. The acting is utterly stunning (i thought the two kids did wonderfully) and the plot was intense, funny and daring, whivh i love! While it has its flaws, this film delivers intensity, humour and great style! Be warned though, the PG rating is utterly absurd. A truly great film, but perhaps more for adults. 8/10
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I bought this for Easter for my children (and also for me) I loved this film when I was younger and it proved as popular with my 8 year old son and my 7 year old neice. Highly recommend this film. The graphics etc are a little dated compared to what they have these days but it still totally engrossed them and me :-)
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A poor adaptation and barely adequate on its own terms
1989's The Wolves of Willoughby Chase was one of British cinema's occasional failed attempts to replicate the success of The Railway Children with a family friendly adaptation of a... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Trevor Willsmer
Gift
Good clean family entertainment similar to 100 and 1 dalmatians same slapstick quality bought for my daughter who really enjoyed it hope you do to
Published 4 months ago by Amelia
a decent (though not ideal) adaption of a great book
This is a movie I've been seeking for years, since I'd read the book over 20 years ago. It's a case of 'good news/bad news', actually. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Carpo Collins
Great book. Fair film.
All of our children love the book. We knew that the film was not fantastic, but we all enjoyed seeing it anyway. Read the Books!
Published 5 months ago by Dr. Rowing
DRIVEL!
If you love the book - avoid this film version like the plague. Looks like a poor made-for-TV circa 1980 and deviates massively from the story line of the book - my copy is... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Suey K
Finally!
I've been looking for an officially released copy of this film since the mid-1990's, and I'm so excited to see that it is finally being released on DVD! Read more
Published 16 months ago by Jessica Winney
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