Firstly, I love spooky stories set in empty schools. There's just a great atmosphere about them. Or at least there is with old schools, the type you would see on TV shows from the 70's & 80's. I guess a modern school setting would not have the same atmosphere. I'm the same with libraries.
So when 'Shadows: After School' came up as a recommended watch on my youtube account, I couldn't resist it.
I have to say I loved it from the opening shots, flying across the Welsh valleys. I liked the fact it was set in Wales, just purely because it gave it a bit of a difference. And I have a penchant for old TV shows anyway, because of the way they look (dark, dingy, gritty and nostalgic).
The irate P.E. teacher was a great character and I could have watched a series' worth of episodes between the 2 boys and the teacher alone. Funny, great characters that reminded me of my school days.
The 2 boys get sent to the teacher's office to be dealt with after school however, it appears when the time comes that the teacher has forgotten about them and they are left in an empty school.
Hanging around for the teacher, they decide to fill in some personality questionnaires that are on the desk. They do so and, when comparing answers, find they have written the exact same thing as each other but then don't recall filling it in. It's quite spooky as they read out their answers and it is clear their responses have been guided by an unseen hand.
Not wanting to give anything away, I will say no more about the plot. Things get creepier and I have to say, despite my years, I did find myself a little spooked out while watching this show. Which is great because that's the idea. Apart from being scarier than expected, the episode itself was highly enjoyable.
I don't know how they captured it but there is so much atmosphere in this short TV programme and I am looking forward to watching more episodes.
Another good school-based show to watch is 'Frighteners: The School Room' which is an ideal accompaniment to After School.
So when 'Shadows: After School' came up as a recommended watch on my youtube account, I couldn't resist it.
I have to say I loved it from the opening shots, flying across the Welsh valleys. I liked the fact it was set in Wales, just purely because it gave it a bit of a difference. And I have a penchant for old TV shows anyway, because of the way they look (dark, dingy, gritty and nostalgic).
The irate P.E. teacher was a great character and I could have watched a series' worth of episodes between the 2 boys and the teacher alone. Funny, great characters that reminded me of my school days.
The 2 boys get sent to the teacher's office to be dealt with after school however, it appears when the time comes that the teacher has forgotten about them and they are left in an empty school.
Hanging around for the teacher, they decide to fill in some personality questionnaires that are on the desk. They do so and, when comparing answers, find they have written the exact same thing as each other but then don't recall filling it in. It's quite spooky as they read out their answers and it is clear their responses have been guided by an unseen hand.
Not wanting to give anything away, I will say no more about the plot. Things get creepier and I have to say, despite my years, I did find myself a little spooked out while watching this show. Which is great because that's the idea. Apart from being scarier than expected, the episode itself was highly enjoyable.
I don't know how they captured it but there is so much atmosphere in this short TV programme and I am looking forward to watching more episodes.
Another good school-based show to watch is 'Frighteners: The School Room' which is an ideal accompaniment to After School.
