This ghost story, written by Julian Fellowes, brings together a strong group of actors for what’s ultimately a pleasant, though predictable, tale unfolding within an English manor house. A young boy called "Tolly" (Alex Etel) goes to live with his upper-class grandmother, "Mrs Oldknow" (Dame Maggie Smith), who is contemplating whether or not to stay in their home after a fire. Upon arriving, the boy finds he can trav…

Films featuring Timothy Spall or Maggie Smith usually prove worthwhile, and this one boasts both actors. I’m also fond of Pauline Collins, remembering her performance in No Honestly from a long time ago. I'm generally not drawn to supernatural or ghost stories, so I am unsure what is standard for the genre, but it appears the screenplay occasionally bends the rules regarding the ghosts' visibility, which changes a…