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ACTOR
Stephanie BeachamMel SmithEmily HudsonAleks Darowska
DIRECTOR
Stuart Orme
SYNOPSICS
The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) is a English movie. Stuart Orme has directed this movie. Stephanie Beacham,Mel Smith,Emily Hudson,Aleks Darowska are the starring of this movie. It was released in 1989. The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) is considered one of the best Adventure,Drama,Family,Fantasy movie in India and around the world.
Willoughby Chase is the grand but remote home of Sir Willoughby and Lady Green and their daughter Bonnie.
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The Wolves of Willoughby Chase (1989) Reviews
Plot varies from Aiken's book but still great fun!!!
I remember being enthralled by both the book and this film when I was little. Stephanie Beacham performs brilliantly as the evil Miss Slighcarp. She is well supported by Mel Smith, Jane Horrocks and Richard O'Brien (really likable as James and totally unrecognisable here from his "Rocky Horror" persona). The plot moves quickly and despite not faithfully mirroring the story of Joan Aiken's novel manages to portray all the characters just as they were depicted in the text. I continue to enjoy watching this as an adult - some fans of the book may be unhappy with some of the added material but as a fan of Joan Aiken myself, I think this adaptation and the actors' performances do great justice to her writing.
Let's be fair...
Alright, we'll be honest - the film isn't perfect. BUT it does have more redeeming features than a lot of modern crap that's hyped and huge (naming no names Mission Impossible 2 and 3!). Amongst these redeeming features is the stunning scenery. The luscious snow that we know was created by good ol' mother nature and not CGI - *cough*LotR**cough*. The beautiful house in which the girls live give the film a definite sense of period realism and creates the claustrophobia that makes the film scarier. Then there's the quite frankly marvellous Stephanie Beaucham. Whether her character is gorgeous or grotesque Beaucham always manages to camp it up wonderfully and seems to be having a truly good time chewing up all of the scenery. Her subtle nuances and facial ticks create so much humour for an older audience and she has all of the best lines. We also need to bare in mind that this film was made some seventeen years ago, meaning that yes, it probably has dated a little, but that doesn't mean that it can't be entertainment along the lines of 'A Series of Unfortunate Events' for a new generation. Deaths aside.
Fantabulous!
I loved this film. My granddad filmed it off the TV when i was extremely young, 5 maybe? I loved it. it was scary the first time and I wouldn't recommend it for young children if they are easily scared, i always was a weird child!) I loved it and watched it all the time, and then it got taped over about 6yrs ago when I was 10 and I haven't seen it since. I am looking on the net to buy it though. So If you know a good place to buy it post it here. I think its a fabulous film and you will all love it!!! I think its excellent.
this actually exists?
I saw this about eight years ago when I was eight. My sister and I used to watch it on Disney channel super late at night. For the past few years we've been looking for someone to convince us that we didn't make it up, and yesterday my sister found the book in her library. Good to know other people have seen this movie! All we could remember was that there was snow, wolves, carriages, and a factory where someone got rolled through a dryer/presser. I still haven't seen it in years so if someone knows of a presentation on television or somewhere I can buy it I would love to know! Thanks
A very dark children's tale
WOWC is actually among the darkest tales I have ever seen that is intended for children. The story itself takes us through a typical Victorian era, the class system and the at times, incorrect politics. Bonnie is a classy young lady, even if it times she appears to be a boy in a nice frock. Viewers will love her pushed friendship with cousin Sylvia, and even more her relationship with Richard O'Briens James. But at times this film is a little too mature for children. The theory that a greedy woman simply comes along posing as a governess to look after some children and they end up starving in a work house will scare parents senseless, but the disturbing death of little Joey and even evil Rupert can be hard to watch. What sets this apart from a lot of children's films is its use of duel baddies. Not only are the children escaping Slighcarp, but also a pack of hungry and menacing wolves. Not to be missed!