The Ash-tree

"The Ash-tree"

Author M.R. James
Country England
Language English
Genre(s) Horror short story

"The Ash-tree" is a ghost story by M.R. James, found in his 1904 collection Ghost Stories of an Antiquary.

Synopsis

The tale documents the tale of Sir Richard Fell, who has just inherited Castringham, a country seat with an unfortunate history. The house has been cursed since the day his ancestor, Sir Matthew Fell, condemned a woman to death for witchcraft. It is soon discovered that the ancient ash tree outside his bedroom window is the root of the problem.

Adaptations

"The Ash Tree"
A Ghost Story for Christmas episode

Title screen
Episode no. Season 1
Episode 5
Directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark
Written by M. R. James (story)
David Rudkin (adaptation)
Original air date 23 December 1975

It was adapted in 1975 by David Rudkin as "The Ash Tree" and part the BBC's A Ghost Story for Christmas strand.[1] It was first broadcast on 23 December 1975 at 11.35.[2] The adaptation stars Edward Petherbridge as Sir Richard and it was directed by Lawrence Gordon Clark.[3][4]

References

  1. ↑ The Ash Tree on IMDb
  2. ↑ "The Ash Tree". British Film Institute Database. Retrieved 22 September 2010.
  3. ↑ Brockhurst, Colin. "A Ghost Story for Christmas". phantomframe.co.uk. Retrieved 10 September 2010.
  4. ↑ Angelini, Sergio, The Ash Tree at the BFI's Screenonline. Retrieved 2010-7-7.
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