The Ghost of Greville Lodge

A very pleasant and charming spectral story with the very much missed George Cole.

Set amidst a sleepy village where James, a young man from a care home, goes to live in a mansion owned by his great uncle.

There is of course a backstory involving his great uncle. Turmoil and grief.

James is visited by apparitions that hint at a tragedy that befell the mansion in the distant past. The story meanders through the past and present where we learn of the friendship between child servants and the son of the master of the house.

It's a gentle drama that can be watched by the whole family. Prunella Scales plays the housemaid that's been working in the family for generations, she and the great uncle share a history.

It lacks a high budget production but perhaps that contributes to the beauty of the film. Well recommended.

This film was brilliantly directed and cleverly filmed. Good choice of actors to play all parts, a very strong principal cast. Clever contrast by using a slow pace for modern day scenes compared to faster delivery of the scenes set back in 1945. Acting by young newcomers Billy Smith, Rebecca Weeks and Jon Newman was fresh and inspiring to see them alongside acting veterans Prunella Scales and George Cole. I'm sure this will not be the last we will see of these upcoming young stars. Good direction by director Naill Johnson together with a well thought out script and use of interesting camera shots. This film is a must see for all the family. 10/10

I taped The Ghost Of Greville Lodge when ITV screened it one morning during the Christmas holiday of 2004. I found it rather spooky and very enjoyable.

A teenage boy who has lived in a children's' home for most of his life is invited to stay with his Great Uncle at his manor house, Greville Lodge at holiday time. What the boy doesn't know is that the manor is haunted. When there, he explores the manor and its grounds and comes across its many secrets. These include sealed doors and he opens one of them one night and we then learn of Greville Lodge's many secrets...

I found this movie very spooky at times, especially the night time scenes.

The cast includes veteran stars George Cole (Minder) and Prunella Scales (Faulty Towers). The teenage boy is played by Jon Newman. All play good parts.

The Ghost Of Greville Lodge is worth seeing if you get the chance.

Rating: 3 stars out of 5.

The Ghost of Greville Lodge was so enjoyable in every way. I had it taped and watched it over and over. The only fault I could find was with the quality of the sound. Perhaps it was the video tape I was using.

It contained all the necessary ingredients, Fear, sadness and love. Prunella Scales is always guaranteed to give a good performance.

It had a feel of one of those strange things that happen in our lives from time to time and never gets explained.We don't see enough of these type of productions. Lovely location too. I especially like the scene with the Christmas tree. I write short stories from time to time and this has encouraged me to do so more.

A Good old fashion ghost story. The only problem I had with this well acted film was the season. The filming is meant to take place in an English winter. Unfortunately every tree and bush is covered in leaves. The case may be that global warming is having a bigger impact in England than previously thought. Mr Cole gives his usual excellent performance. Ms Scales also provides her usual high standards, but we are still waiting for the ghost of Basil through out. I may be faulty on that, but there are towers of a sort. I have never come across Jon Newman before, but I am sure I will again. The film takes it's self a bit serious, and could have done with a few more lighter moments. Expanding on this type of story may lead to a decent modern Ghost story film for adults in the future. Wes Craven watch and learn. Bruce.