Words Upon the Window Pane
Words Upon the Window Pane

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Words Upon the Window Pane

1994
Movie
98 min
English

In 1928 Dublin, during séances concerning Jonathan Swift, the spirits of his former lovers, Stella and Vanessa, emerge to resume their ancient quarrel.

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IMDb6.4/10
Director: Maeve MurphyGenres: Drama, Horror, Mystery

Plot Summary

In 19th-century Ireland, a London doctor visits a rural community haunted by a mysterious death. He becomes entangled with a séance led by a local medium who claims to channel the spirit of a wronged woman. As the doctor delves deeper into the tragic tale, the boundaries between the living and the dead blur, revealing dark secrets and a disturbing truth about the past.

Critical Reception

The film received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Geraldine James and Fionnula Flanagan. Some found the pacing slow or the narrative occasionally obscure, but many acknowledged its success in creating a chilling and melancholic mood reflective of its historical setting and themes of loss and injustice.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its atmospheric and gothic horror elements.

  • Commended for strong lead performances that convey emotional depth.

  • Noted for its exploration of historical trauma and the supernatural.

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Fun Fact

The film is based on a short story of the same name by Irish author William Trevor.

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