Its something I have seen many times and will see again, as it is due to be screened in a small local cinema, along with a reading of the original story, just before xmas. The effects are spare and basic, but amazingly effective and the landscape in which was filmed, really lends itself to the story. You can watch it on You Tube here:
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting the Jurassic Coast and spent some time fossil hunting near Weymouth. Whilst this is a good distance from Norfolk, the spectacular gravel beaches and rolling yellow cliffs really put me in mind of the story, especially the scene where the Prof journeys home along the beach at twilight and glimpses a mysterious figure. I took a snap myself of a figure on the beach, as it was eerily similar. The coast is spectacular and very photogenic. The Durdle Door sea 'cave' was featured on the recent second series of 'The Sandman'.
Another great folk horror favourite is the more recent adaptation of Andrew Michael Hurley's book 'Starve Acre'. Starring Matt Smith, it is a bleak tale of supernatural and occult practice in the remote corners of Yorkshire. In style it is very reminiscent of Nigel Kneale's TV series 'Beasts'. It was recently available to watch on BBC iPlayer, and well worth a viewing, especially on these dark autumn evenings..
I still think the BBC serial Quatermass II is a masterpiece of the genre. SFZ
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