M. R. James (1862-1936), the “father of ghost stories”, was a master of quiet horror. He built suspense through the gradual inclusion of ominous things into daily lives. The Mezzotint tells the story of a curator who receives a new piece of art that portrays a grand house. He thinks little of the seemingly boring and unimpressive picture, until he and his friends begin to notice subtle changes in the image that grow to tell a terrifying story.
Look closely at this picture and see if you notice any changes...]]> published via YouTube.com]]> Standard YouTube License]]> Standard YouTube License]]>