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Ghostwatch (1992): Cast

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Ghostwatch is a 1992 mystery horror film directed by Lesley Manning, starring Michael Parkinson as Presenter, Mike Smith and Sarah Greene. It runs 1 hour 31 minutes.

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Ghostwatch (1992) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 31m (91 min)
Director
Lesley Manning
Genres
Mystery , Horror
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Ghostwatch About?

The premise of Ghostwatch without spoilers.

“We don’t want to give anyone sleepless nights.” For Halloween 1992 the BBC aired a live supernatural investigation hosted by chat‑show legend Michael Parkinson. Assisted by Mike Smith, Sarah Greene and Craig Charles, Parkinson and a camera crew explore Britain’s most haunted house, but the ground‑breaking broadcast quickly spirals into chaos.

Ghostwatch Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • fake documentary
  • controversial
  • film crew
  • irony
  • paranormal investigator
  • infrared camera
  • infrared vision
  • poltergeist
  • call in show
  • audience interaction
  • reference to amityville horror
  • psychotronic film
+38 more
  • supernatural power
  • found footage horror
  • house
  • camera
  • scare
  • haunted house
  • paranormal phenomenon
  • mysterious event
  • title directed by female
  • mysterious noise
  • tv show
  • television camera
  • dark past
  • dark secret
  • secret
  • revelation
  • bedroom
  • bathroom
  • living room
  • telephone call
  • telephone
  • dark force
  • evil force
  • television host
  • female reporter
  • reporter
  • television reporter
  • camera operator
  • cameraman
  • screaming
  • scream
  • fright
  • fear
  • panic
  • obscurity
  • darkness
  • dark
  • evil
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Cast & crew

Ghostwatch Cast & Characters

Michael Parkinson leads the cast as Presenter, with Mike Smith as Phone-In Presenter and Sarah Greene as Reporter. Directed by Lesley Manning; 21 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Ghostwatch

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Videos

Ghostwatch Videos

The featurette of Ghostwatch.

Ghostwatch makers talk about a hoax that terrified the nation | BFI Q&A
Cars

Cars in Ghostwatch

4 cars on screen, including the 1983 Bedford CF2 Ambulance and the 1992 Ford Sierra MkII.

  • 1983 Bedford CF2 Ambulance in Ghostwatch 1983 Bedford CF2 Ambulance Minor role
  • 1992 Ford Sierra MkII in Ghostwatch 1992 Ford Sierra MkII Minor role
  • Leyland Constructor in Ghostwatch Leyland Constructor Minor role
  • unknown in Ghostwatch unknown Background role
Details

Ghostwatch Also Known As

5 alternative titles, including “Ghost Watch” and “灵异守夜”.

Also known as
  • Ghost Watch
  • 灵异守夜
  • 고스트워치
  • โกสต์วอทช์ คืนดูผี
  • 靈異守夜

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FAQ

Ghostwatch FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Ghostwatch, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Ghostwatch?

Ghostwatch runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).

When was Ghostwatch released?

Ghostwatch was released on October 31, 1992.

Who directed Ghostwatch?

Ghostwatch was directed by Lesley Manning.

More films by Lesley Manning

Who is in the cast of Ghostwatch?

Ghostwatch stars Michael Parkinson as Presenter, Mike Smith as Phone-In Presenter and Sarah Greene as Reporter, among 21 credited actors.

Does Ghostwatch have a post-credit scene?

No. Ghostwatch has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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