Johnny and the Dead
Not many people can see the dead (not many would want to). 12-year-old Johnny Maxwell can. And he's got bad news: the council want to sell the cemetery as a building site. But the dead have learnt a thing or two from Johnny. They're not going to take it lying down... especially since it's Halloween tomorrow.
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Plot Summary
When a group of children discover that their local cemetery is scheduled to be demolished to make way for a bypass, they team up with the ghosts buried there to save their resting place. Led by the spirited Johnny, the children and their spectral allies must find a way to convince the living townspeople that the cemetery is a valuable part of their history.
Critical Reception
Johnny and the Dead was a made-for-television film that garnered a modest reception, primarily appealing to its target audience of children. While not a major critical success, it was appreciated for its imaginative premise and its ability to blend spooky elements with a heartwarming message about respecting history and the supernatural.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its creative concept of children interacting with ghosts.
- Appreciated for its spooky yet child-friendly tone.
- Seen as a charming, albeit simple, fantasy adventure.
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Fun Fact
The film is based on the 1980 children's novel of the same name by Terry Deary, who also directed the television adaptation.
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