Herbert Wise’s 1989 TV gem wowed critics, inspired Oscar-winners and ruined
Christmas for a generation. Then it was never seen again … until now
“I saw it when it was first shown,” says the film critic Kim Newman. “Christmas Eve with my mum and dad. We all just wanted to watch a spooky ghost story. But there were after-effects, a mood that carried on after the film ended. You wake up next morning, Christmas Day, you’re still scared …”
He laughs darkly. “The Woman in Black ruined Christmas.”