Ghostwatch
Directed by Lesley Manning
A TV reporter investigates a haunted house in this classic British “documentary”, which was originally broadcast in the UK on Halloween in 1992. As experts in the BBC studio discuss supernatural phenomena, reporter Sarah Greene waits patiently for proof of a poltergeist named Pipes, whose bad behavior grows bolder throughout the evening. GHOSTWATCH freaked out gullible viewers across the UK (no warning indicated the special was scripted), leading to controversy, lawsuits and a devoted cult following who continue to search the doc for hidden glimpses of the ghoul.
A TV reporter takes her crew to investigate a haunted house in this legendary British “documentary”.
Cast: Craig Charles, Michael Parkinson, Mike Smith, Sarah Greene
Member Reviews
started off vwry slow and didnt pick up u til about 30 monutes in, but still worth a watch. There is no definitive conclusion to the story, but it leaves you free to believe whatever you think happened. still only 4/5 skulls for the extremely slow start.
Really good. Probably the best early found-footage-ish thing I've watched, excepting Blair Witch. Surprisingly affecting as a watch in 2025
Fun
Very good found footage style movie. Apparently BBC aired this before the “for entertainment purposes” warning was invented and it nightmare fuel for many 90s that thought it was real. Very well done balance between intense and subtle.
Great movie. I wish I saw it live. It would have been even more real. It feels real even knowing it's a film.