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Doctor Who - Ghost Light [VHS] [1989]
 
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Doctor Who - Ghost Light [VHS] [1989]

VHS ~ Sylvester McCoy
3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Sylvester McCoy
  • Directors: Alan Wareing
  • Format: HiFi Sound, PAL
  • Classification: PG
  • Studio: 2 Entertain Video
  • VHS Release Date: 3 May 1994
  • Run Time: 73 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CONA
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 8,423 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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The Doctor investigates an alien ship which lies under a 19th Century house.

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7 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Shining light, 17 April 2000
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It was terribly sad that just as Dr. Who returned to making truly memorable episodes the plug was finally pulled. "Ghost Light" has the atmosphere of the best Tom Baker stories, darkly theatrical, taken in a new direction by the delightful pairing of Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred. The script sparkles and the cast seem to be enjoying having something worth playing with. The plot itself is clever but hardly breathtaking; what really makes this a highlight of the entire series is the treatment of character and the fine direction. The manipulative aspects of McCoy's Doctor are apparent here as he forces Ace to confront her fears, yet this important sub-plot is not allowed to dwarf a cracking story. Who worked best when it played to its strengths; and this theatrical gem is very nearly as strong as it ever was.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Eerie, 27 April 2009
By Barney McGrew "Charlie" (UK) - See all my reviews
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Confusing, yes; disjointed, certainly; camp, maybe; but this is one of the strongest Doctor Who stories of the 1980s and is well worth watching to see how it was before it became all constant references to pop culture and encounters with bisexual immortals.
The story is creepy and weird and The Seventh Doctor has just got to grips with his place in the universe. Ace is sullen and moody but is also becoming a little more interesting as we see glimpses of her past, whilst the costumes are simply fab, particularly the 'husks'. Watch it again, wallow in nostalgia and imagine how good it could have been.
This story is also available on DVD.
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6 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Gothic quality and great performances., 17 Jan 2001
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Great acting abounds on this Doctor Who from 1989. This was the story that convinced me that Sylvester McCoy and Sophie Aldred were two terrific actors and that they were more than capable of being one of the series' great partnerships. The sets depicting a Victorian mansion are excellent and the guest cast of Ian Hogg, Sylvia Syms and John Hallam is good without being too much of a showbiz line-up (although Frank Windsor is a bit typecast as a policeman).
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1.0 out of 5 stars Possibly the worst McCoy story
There are many good things about Ghost Light - the wonderfully decorated sets, the atmospheric lighting, surreal imagery, and striking visual effects as well as a haunting music... Read more
Published on 5 Jan 2004

4.0 out of 5 stars good storyline, nicely done
This is a rather good Sylvester McCoy and Ace story. All nicely done, nice mystery as to what is going on till the end. Worthwile!
Published on 7 Jan 2001 by rarobinson

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