The Presence of Snowgood

A quality 'village' folklore thriller, with plenty of twists. The film captures the true essence of the 'old style' ghostly thrillers that used to pop up on UK TV in the seventies and early eighties. A new film with an old style quaintness, yet modern in its approach. Cinematically gorgeous, the musical score is worth a mention, along with decent and believable performances from leading cast members. Newcomer Tom Malt, the delectable Sarah Maur-Ward, (I remember her in of version of 'Ten Little Indians') the pretty ghostly youngster Holly Roberts and particularly interesting to see the adorable Caroline Munro portraying an instigator who might not be the saint as we are all lead to believe. The story concerns corrupt individuals who protect the legend of a lost fabled Saxon crown, only to realise the deadly consequences that befall them all. Nothing is as it seems in the sleepy village of 'Snowgood'. Some gorgeous scenery of the east Sussex coastline, plenty of eeriness from local wooded pathways, a creepy hotel where you just wouldn't want to stay, along with a hint humour, all add to a worthwhile watch. I enjoyed it immensley, so treat yourself to some mystery and mayhem. It'll keep you guessing to the end! Track this one down.