Psychocandy
10-16-2002, 07:37 PM
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"What is the powerful force that seems to have taken hold of the village of Milbury? Why are the people acting so strangely and why do they greet each other with a trancelike "happy day"?
These are the questions facing Matthew and his father soon after their arrival. The answers lie in the giant ancient stones that surround the village – a circle from which there may be no escape.
Gareth Thomas (Blake’s 7) stars in this cult tale of the supernatural, originally broadcast in 1977."
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"Parents of schoolboy Matthew Gore are beginning to notice a change in their son. He’s constantly asking questions, his schoolwork has dramatically improved and he’s developed many new talents. The secret lies wth Chocky, an inquisitive alien that enters his mind in order to learn about Earth. But before long Matthew’s new skills being to attract some dangerous attention.
Adapted from the John Wyndham novel by Doctor Who writer Anthony Read, and produced by Vic Hughes, director of The Tomorrow People and Ace of Wands, Chocky is a classic sci-fi serial of the 80’s."
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Both of the above UK series have been released on DVD recently. I've read some very positive reviews. I'm interested in whether the reviewers are looking at these shows through rose tinted spectacles. Are they as good as the critics suggest? Anyone seen them? Children Of The Stones especially sounds interesting. It's been described as The Wicker Man for children because of it's eerie atmosphere of dread and folksy soundtrack. Any info appreciated.
"What is the powerful force that seems to have taken hold of the village of Milbury? Why are the people acting so strangely and why do they greet each other with a trancelike "happy day"?
These are the questions facing Matthew and his father soon after their arrival. The answers lie in the giant ancient stones that surround the village – a circle from which there may be no escape.
Gareth Thomas (Blake’s 7) stars in this cult tale of the supernatural, originally broadcast in 1977."
http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00006L9X3.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
"Parents of schoolboy Matthew Gore are beginning to notice a change in their son. He’s constantly asking questions, his schoolwork has dramatically improved and he’s developed many new talents. The secret lies wth Chocky, an inquisitive alien that enters his mind in order to learn about Earth. But before long Matthew’s new skills being to attract some dangerous attention.
Adapted from the John Wyndham novel by Doctor Who writer Anthony Read, and produced by Vic Hughes, director of The Tomorrow People and Ace of Wands, Chocky is a classic sci-fi serial of the 80’s."
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Both of the above UK series have been released on DVD recently. I've read some very positive reviews. I'm interested in whether the reviewers are looking at these shows through rose tinted spectacles. Are they as good as the critics suggest? Anyone seen them? Children Of The Stones especially sounds interesting. It's been described as The Wicker Man for children because of it's eerie atmosphere of dread and folksy soundtrack. Any info appreciated.