THE MAGIC TOYSHOP (1987) [DVD] - Angela Carter Adaptation

A bold and imaginative excursion into the sexual awakening of a young girl - a stunning and spell-binding piece of magic from Angela Carter, creator of The Company of Wolves. The Magic Toyshop stars Tom Bell as the sadistic Uncle Philip with a mysterious obsession for the toys that he makes. Following the news of the death of her parents, Melanie (Caroline Milmoe) is sent to stay with her uncle and her aunt, a mute who has not uttered a word since her wedding day. She soon learns the sinister secrets of the toyshop and her own family. The Magic Toyshop is a tale of dark, evil forces, incest and obsession and features many stunning special effects.

Starring:

• Caroline Milmoe (Melanie)
• Tom Bell (Philip / Melanie's Uncle)
• Kilian McKenna (Finn / Margaret's brother)
• Patricia Kerrigan (Aunt Margaret)
• Lorcan Cranitch (Francie / Margaret's brother)
• Gareth Bushill (Jonathan / Melanie's brother)

Directed by: David Wheatley

Technical Details:

• Format: NTSC, Regions: All
• Audio: DD2.0 & DD5.1 / English
• Subtitles: None
• Picture: 1.33:1 / Colour
• Runtime: 107 mins approx
• Discs: 1
• Classification: M