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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James (1995): Cast

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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James is a 1995 horror documentary directed by Clive Dunn, starring Michael Elwyn as M.R. James, Bill Wallis and Christopher Lee. It runs 51 minutes.

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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
51 min
Director
Clive Dunn
Original language
English
After the credits
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The story

What Is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James About?

The premise of A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James without spoilers.

A biographical documentary exploring the life and work of ghost‑story writer M. R. James. It asks why his tales, originally told for friends’ amusement, still haunt readers and evoke terror. Directed by Clive Dunn, the fifty‑minute film features a fictional narrator, voiced by Bill Wallis, who muses on whether something drove James to make evil feel palpable.

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James Cast & Characters

Michael Elwyn leads the cast as M.R. James, with Bill Wallis and Christopher Lee. Directed by Clive Dunn.

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A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James, each answered in a sentence.

How long is A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James?

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James runs 51 minutes.

When was A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James released?

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James was released on December 28, 1995.

Who directed A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James?

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James was directed by Clive Dunn.

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Who is in the cast of A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James?

A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James stars Michael Elwyn as M.R. James, Bill Wallis and Christopher Lee.

Does A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James have a post-credit scene?

No. A Pleasant Terror: The Life and Ghosts of M.R. James has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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