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Did anyone else watch the Christmas Eve ghost story (BBC) called The Mezzotint?

(12 Posts)
Deedaa Tue 28-Dec-21 23:27:00

Usual brilliant Mark Gatiss adaptation. He changed the end slightly but made it really scary.

Mapleleaf Tue 28-Dec-21 21:32:25

I watched it too. Enjoyed it.

NanKate Tue 28-Dec-21 21:26:35

I watched some of it between my fingers ?

3dognight Tue 28-Dec-21 20:50:03

I watched it this lunchtime (to avoid being too scared) and found it entertaining, well acted and beautifully shot.

Gwyneth Tue 28-Dec-21 20:33:52

I didn’t find it creepy just strange. Enjoyable all the same.

Chewbacca Tue 28-Dec-21 20:33:41

I saw it and thought it was very good.

Calendargirl Tue 28-Dec-21 20:30:59

I watched it on Christmas Eve, a bit creepy but not too scary. Just rather strange.

Pepper59 Tue 28-Dec-21 19:10:23

I liked it as I love stories by M.R.James. Reading the story is just as creepy. The only criticism of the Mark Gatiss version is , he should have stopped short at the ending. I don't want to say too much and spoil other's enjoyment. I wish they would televise more of M.R. James's works.

Smileless2012 Tue 28-Dec-21 18:23:42

Oooh that sounds interesting, will have to watch it on BBC i player. Thanks Witzend.

Lincslass Tue 28-Dec-21 18:20:42

I did, also read the story. Very creepy, made me jump, and gave me the shudders.

Blossoming Tue 28-Dec-21 18:11:47

I didn’t, but I have seen it. It is extremely creepy! I like MR James’ ghost stories.

Witzend Tue 28-Dec-21 18:09:00

I’d recorded it and we watched it last night - talk about getting the creeps! At one point it really made me jump, too.
I think the story was an MR James - king of ghost stories - one.