Comments on: Crooked House http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/ The official Derren Brown Blog Mon, 07 May 2012 09:24:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.1 By: Nopke http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2424 Nopke Tue, 30 Dec 2008 15:40:16 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2424 And for those in the UK, if you can't get enough from it: http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g7rh1/Crooked_House_27_12_2008/ We, non-UK, may listen to BBC radio the message says, but not to the url above .... And for those in the UK, if you can’t get enough from it:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00g7rh1/Crooked_House_27_12_2008/

We, non-UK, may listen to BBC radio the message says, but not to the url above ….

]]> By: Berber Anna http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2416 Berber Anna Mon, 29 Dec 2008 22:57:28 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2416 I loved the first two episodes, third started out nice, but I turned it off before the ending -- it started messing with a personal phobia of mine, which combined with the general horror stuff was just a bit TOO scary. Though I am kind of wondering how it ended, now. Couldn't even find a spoiler synopsis online... :( Didn't know who Mark Gatiss was before I saw this film, but I looked him up on Wikipedia now, and found out that he's the writer of my favorite Dr Who episode. Now I'm quite interested in his other works, especially the Lucifer Box trilogy, which sounds right up my alley. The things you discover by reading blogs... :) I loved the first two episodes, third started out nice, but I turned it off before the ending — it started messing with a personal phobia of mine, which combined with the general horror stuff was just a bit TOO scary. Though I am kind of wondering how it ended, now. Couldn’t even find a spoiler synopsis online… :(

Didn’t know who Mark Gatiss was before I saw this film, but I looked him up on Wikipedia now, and found out that he’s the writer of my favorite Dr Who episode. Now I’m quite interested in his other works, especially the Lucifer Box trilogy, which sounds right up my alley.

The things you discover by reading blogs… :)

]]> By: Ms G http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2409 Ms G Mon, 29 Dec 2008 15:37:59 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2409 Hm, time passes in a different way for people .. some did not see derren, others very shortly, another one saw him through all episodes coming and going ... but from what I get his part was a bit more than from those who you hear saying .. if you look way in the back of the restaurant in that scene you will see me sitting (from the back ..) .. my movie career is going like a rocket (well, they never say the latter but hey ...). But I read somewhere that Derren popped up in 2 other movies already as well, one as a waiter and the other one .. I forgot .. Ofcourse all the erm .. x-movies are not mentioned ... hehehe ... What? They are not there? What do you mean? Who was it then I saw .. def. did put some .. erm .. mindcontrol on top of me ... Hm, time passes in a different way for people .. some did not see derren, others very shortly, another one saw him through all episodes coming and going … but from what I get his part was a bit more than from those who you hear saying .. if you look way in the back of the restaurant in that scene you will see me sitting (from the back ..) .. my movie career is going like a rocket (well, they never say the latter but hey …).
But I read somewhere that Derren popped up in 2 other movies already as well, one as a waiter and the other one .. I forgot .. Ofcourse all the erm .. x-movies are not mentioned … hehehe … What? They are not there? What do you mean? Who was it then I saw .. def. did put some .. erm .. mindcontrol on top of me …

]]> By: Jackie http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2394 Jackie Sun, 28 Dec 2008 22:58:59 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2394 I enjoyed most of the drama, but was disappointed with the end, I was left thinking 'oh is that it.' The special effects with the bride ghost were great, and the creepy thing in the guys hallway in part three made me go ewwww. Derren's part was brief, and was first recognisable by his voice when chanting. I enjoyed most of the drama, but was disappointed with the end, I was left thinking ‘oh is that it.’ The special effects with the bride ghost were great, and the creepy thing in the guys hallway in part three made me go ewwww. Derren’s part was brief, and was first recognisable by his voice when chanting.

]]> By: Joyce Hatcher http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2386 Joyce Hatcher Sun, 28 Dec 2008 08:00:50 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2386 Lynsey thanks for the BBC Iplayer link but there will be no joy for those of us outside of the UK as it will not work. Let's hope BBC America will have it on soon! Lynsey thanks for the BBC Iplayer link but there will be no joy for those of us outside of the UK as it will not work. Let’s hope BBC America will have it on soon!

]]> By: Lolly http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2383 Lolly Sat, 27 Dec 2008 23:19:40 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2383 Just watched Crooked House. Loved every minute, especially cringing behind a cushion when the bride was about to stab herself in the eyeballs. And I've just read that Gatiss and Moffat are getting together on a one off Sherlock Holmes adaptation. Cannot. Wait. Just watched Crooked House. Loved every minute, especially cringing behind a cushion when the bride was about to stab herself in the eyeballs.

And I’ve just read that Gatiss and Moffat are getting together on a one off Sherlock Holmes adaptation. Cannot. Wait.

]]> By: flapjack http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2380 flapjack Sat, 27 Dec 2008 19:02:44 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2380 Peyote Wishcard - In case you didn't recognise him, Derren's character dropped up at regular intervals through the final installment. He was playing "Sir Roger Widdowson" the Elizabethan first owner of the Crooked house and renowned satanist, who appears in apparition form after the old knocker is screwed back on the door. I was amused that Derren's character didn't sire an heir to his estate for some 'unexplained' reason. Am I reading too much into it or is that Mark Gatiss a cheeky so-and-so ;) Anyhow, Gatiss of all folk should understand the reason for a lack of offspring in that marriage! Peyote Wishcard – In case you didn’t recognise him, Derren’s character dropped up at regular intervals through the final installment. He was playing “Sir Roger Widdowson” the Elizabethan first owner of the Crooked house and renowned satanist, who appears in apparition form after the old knocker is screwed back on the door.
I was amused that Derren’s character didn’t sire an heir to his estate for some ‘unexplained’ reason. Am I reading too much into it or is that Mark Gatiss a cheeky so-and-so ;)
Anyhow, Gatiss of all folk should understand the reason for a lack of offspring in that marriage!

]]> By: Thistooshallpass http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2356 Thistooshallpass Sat, 27 Dec 2008 01:20:22 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2356 I thoroughly enjoyed all three programmes and despite the fact that Derren was only visible for a short time, his character was still very significant to the stories being told. He looked incredibly menacing and I’m guessing the publicity he generated must have been beneficial for all concerned. I think Mark Gatiss did a splendid job ‘Crooked House’ was entertaining and spooky; it certainly sent a shiver down my spine. I particularly liked the way he linked the past into the present day…..lots of surprises that I didn’t see coming. I’ll probably still watch “The woman in Black” over the holiday, mainly because it’s turned into quite a Christmas tradition in our house (a young Andy Nyman also appears in the film version) however, it made such a pleasant change to see something new. Lets hope Mr Gatiss and the BBC make sure the festive ghostly tradition carries on next year. I thoroughly enjoyed all three programmes and despite the fact that Derren was only visible for a short time, his character was still very significant to the stories being told. He looked incredibly menacing and I’m guessing the publicity he generated must have been beneficial for all concerned.

I think Mark Gatiss did a splendid job ‘Crooked House’ was entertaining and spooky; it certainly sent a shiver down my spine. I particularly liked the way he linked the past into the present day…..lots of surprises that I didn’t see coming.

I’ll probably still watch “The woman in Black” over the holiday, mainly because it’s turned into quite a Christmas tradition in our house (a young Andy Nyman also appears in the film version) however, it made such a pleasant change to see something new. Lets hope Mr Gatiss and the BBC make sure the festive ghostly tradition carries on next year.

]]> By: Peyote Wishcard http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2279 Peyote Wishcard Wed, 24 Dec 2008 23:13:25 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2279 I missed first two but caught the third story, Derren Brown was mentioned in the list of cameo but i guess i blinked cos i missed it! No Derren!!! I love a good ghost story but i am most disappointed to say it was a bit poo :( But hell theres very little that impresses me any more although good ol British acting to all. At least British actors are not so overbearing or wooden. I will be watching carefully when the episodes are repeated but to be honest the only good thing about crimbo is getting a good dose of Dr Who at 6pm on bbc1 tomorrow :D LOL its soooo corny but i do love time travel monsters and wacky gentleman! I wish i could travel with the doc, i have no love for reality as it is... Give me wonders danger and excitement any day, Someone whisk me away in a flippin Tardis please! And that concludes me loopy crimbo wishes. I cant see me getting it but i am looking out for time portals, that should be pretty cool when i find one! HAHA Argh Christmas... Leave it to the Christians i say and leave me be. Have a good one you loopy Derren fanatical lot. xXx I missed first two but caught the third story, Derren Brown was mentioned in the list of cameo but i guess i blinked cos i missed it!
No Derren!!!
I love a good ghost story but i am most disappointed to say it was a bit poo :(
But hell theres very little that impresses me any more although good ol British acting to all.
At least British actors are not so overbearing or wooden.
I will be watching carefully when the episodes are repeated but to be honest the only good thing about crimbo is getting a good dose of Dr Who at 6pm on bbc1 tomorrow :D
LOL its soooo corny but i do love time travel monsters and wacky gentleman!
I wish i could travel with the doc, i have no love for reality as it is…
Give me wonders danger and excitement any day,
Someone whisk me away in a flippin Tardis please!
And that concludes me loopy crimbo wishes.
I cant see me getting it but i am looking out for time portals, that should be pretty cool when i find one! HAHA
Argh Christmas…
Leave it to the Christians i say and leave me be.
Have a good one you loopy Derren fanatical lot.
xXx

]]> By: Gravesy http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/2008/12/crooked-house/#comment-2111 Gravesy Thu, 18 Dec 2008 12:45:53 +0000 http://derrenbrown.co.uk/blog/?p=232#comment-2111 What about his part as the waiter in the short film 'Medium Rare'? Surely that was his first. What about his part as the waiter in the short film ‘Medium Rare’? Surely that was his first.

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