A Dickensian mock-Gothic tale of resourceful children, evil governesses, forged wills, cruel orphanages, and goodness triumphant set against an isolated country house, in an alternate 19th century where savage packs of wolves roam the snowbound countryside.
Production
Gothic manor production design on a clearly tight budget
Acting
Stephanie Beacham devouring scenery as evil governess
Practical Effects
Charming jankiness of the wolf puppets and effects
Director
Stuart Orme
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Joan Aiken's 1962 novel, part of her 'Wolves Chronicles' alternate history where the Jacobites never fell—explaining why wolves roam 1832 England.
Richard O'Brien filmed this between Rocky Horror's enduring cult fame and his pivot to Crystal Maze hosting—his James T. Plantagenet is pure chaotic middle-era energy.
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