We read J.G. Ballard’s book a while back when we heard High-Rise was to be made into a film. The reason for our interest was that it was to be directed by Ben Wheatley, who had given us amongst others, Down Terrace; Kill List and Sightseers, which we had enjoyed. The story centres around Robert Laing (Tom Hiddleston), who in the book we learn is moving to the High-Rise, … [Read more...]
Film Location, Location, Location!
Which films were shot on the Isle of Wight? Fragile (2005), with Calista Flockhart, was partly filmed here, Red Funnel ferry and all. The island also appears in That'll Be The Day (1973), Mrs Brown (Osborne House) and Guest House Paradiso, the Bottom film. This Halloween we were looking for something spooky to watch and we saw in the film schedule that Film4 were showing … [Read more...]