The Signalman (1976)

Embark on a chilling journey with the sixth installment of the BBC's "A Ghost Story for Christmas" series, uniquely crafted from the narrative genius of Charles Dickens instead of the customary M.R. James. Enter a desolate landscape, where Bernard Lloyd's character, a lonesome traveler, encounters a railway signalman, played by Denholm Elliott, stationed between two imposing hills guarding the entrance to a shadowy tunnel. The sun blazes overhead, its relentless glare partially blocked by the traveler's arm as he beckons the signalman with a spirited cry of "Hallo, Below There". But the railway worker's response, or lack thereof, is puzzling, his fear palpable even from a distance. Only when the traveler convinces him of his harmless nature does the signalman open the doors of his signal box, welcoming the stranger into his confined world. What follows is the unraveling of a remarkable tale, a tale that will leave viewers on the edge of their seats, questioning the line between reality and the supernatural. Venture ahead, if you dare, into this captivating adaptation of a Dickensian ghost story.

The Signalman is a horror movie featuring Denholm Elliott.

The Signalman is currently streaming on Virgin TV Go.