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Land of the Celtic Ghosts (Dol Amar)

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"Land of Celtic Ghosts" is an excellent remastering of a noted documentary originally released in 1980. Richard Basehart narrates a well written, interesting, graphically fascinating production.

There are ghosts in Ireland, and the guided tours and filmed interviews with eye witnesses. Visuals include Howth Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Glenfesk, Muckross Abbey, Carrickmines and many others. For North Americans accustomed to the wanton destruction of 'old' buidlings, this is pure joy!

My only wish for the film is that there would be more of the mythology, more interviews, and if posible, even footage/photos where possible. However, being this was done 30 years ago, the technology was modern, yet today with the many ghost hunting shows available, it seems primitive.

I love the footage of the castles. My daughter, while watching the film, remarked that she had cruised past the castle and quickly pulled up a picture.

Well worth the 93 minutes of time.

Tim Lasiuta

VCI Entertainment presents "LAND OF CELTIC GHOSTS" (93 min/Color) (Dolby digitally remastered) --- With narration by Richard Basehart and others, highlights of some of the dwellings where all the spirits hang out, Howth Castle, St. Patrick's Cathedral, Glenfesk, Muckross Abbey, Carrickmines plus others too numerous to mention --- Much of this has been past down from generation to generation and still are with us today --- This special edition has been remastered and restored for our viewing pleasure, so you won't miss a haunt.

SPECIAL FEATURES
TRAILERS:
Chariots of the Gods (1970) (Erich von Daniken)
Deadly Fathoms (1973) (Rod Serling-narrator)
Guadalcanal Odyssey (1975) (Leslie Nielsen - narrator)
Legend of Amaluk (1971) (Lorne Greene - narrator)

If you're into the supernatural with blends of superstition mixed with another ingredient of folklore, this is not to be missed from your living room or favorite places of haunts, like the The Emerald Isle where much of this takes place -- of course all of us would like to believe in those sort of things -- don't you think?

Total Time: 93 min on DVD ~ VCI Entertainment #8551 ~ (2/23/2010)

Recommend this DVD! Love the concept of Ghosts! Even though there are better DVDs to get this one id worth it, despite the DVD is a little bit dated!