Full Circle (Original title)When the Wind Blows (Working title)The Haunting of Julia (Alternative title)
Dates: 1976 (Copyright), 04 April 1978 (Release)Countries: Canada, United KingdomDirected by: Richard Loncraine
Synopsis: Horror. After losing her child, Julia Lofting begins a new life in London only to be haunted by the ghosts of children who died in her new house.
Genre: Horror
Subject: Ghosts
Releases
Date: 04 April 1978Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8753 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Cinema International Corporation
Title: Screenwriting, poetics, horror: Full Circle: The Haunting of Julia Author: PEIRSE, AlisonArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the overlooked British-Canadian horror film "Full Circle" aka "The Haunting of Julia") and its critical reception, focusing on its narrative shortcomings despite positive elements like cinematography and score. Employing historical poetics, examines why the film fails in storytelling, referencing archival materials to understand structural decisions and their impact on censorship and criticism. Reflects on the evolving nature of genre scholarship and the enduring influence of narrative flaws even after digital restoration.
In: Shivers n81 September 2000 Page: 54
Title: [Shivers - n81 September 2000: no known title]Author: RIGBY, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n205 September 1995 Page: 19
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: SAYER, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: review of the soundtrack
In: Cinefantastique v12 n1 February 1982 Pages: 17-19
Title: [Cinefantastique - v12 n1 February 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinefantastique v11 n3 September 1981 Page: 50
Title: [Cinefantastique - v11 n3 September 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n138 13 May 1978 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n138 13 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v24 n9 June 1978 Page: 42
Title: [Films and Filming - v24 n9 June 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema Canada v3 n47 June 1978 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Cinema Canada - v3 n47 June 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n137 6 May 1978 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n137 6 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Background to making and financing.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v45 n532 May 1978 Page: 89
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v45 n532 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n423 12 May 1978 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Time Out - n423 12 May 1978: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer.
In: Variety 28 Sep 1977 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 28 Sep 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Continental Film Review v24 n7 May 1977 Pages: 4-5
Title: [Continental Film Review - v24 n7 May 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Screen International n104 10 Sep 1977 Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n104 10 Sep 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: Films Illustrated v6 n72 August 1977 Pages: 449-450
Title: [Films Illustrated - v6 n72 August 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: Screen International n62 13 Nov 1976 Page: 1, 11
Title: [Screen International - n62 13 Nov 1976: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: Combined as MuteStock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9726122
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteStock date: 1976BFI identifier: N-9726125
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteStock date: 1977Stock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9726116
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour Negative TechnovisionBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1976Stock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9651898
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundStock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9651902
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Dates: 1976 (Copyright), 04 April 1978 (Release)Countries: Canada, United KingdomDirected by: Richard Loncraine
Synopsis: Horror. After losing her child, Julia Lofting begins a new life in London only to be haunted by the ghosts of children who died in her new house.
Genre: Horror
Subject: Ghosts
Releases
Date: 04 April 1978Country: United KingdomRelease type: unknownFormat: 35mm Film - Colour - Eastmancolor - SoundRuntime: 97 mins Length: 8753 FeetDialogue (original): EnglishDistributor: Cinema International Corporation
Credits
(52)
©: Montreal Trust Company, Presents: Fetter Productions Ltd, Classic Film Industries Ltd, The producers acknowledge the participation of: Canadian Film Development Corporation, Famous Players Ltd, Executive Producer: Julian Melzack, Produced by: Peter Fetterman, Alfred Pariser, Associate Producer: Hugh Harlow, Production Accountant: Gerry Wheatley, Location Manager: Peter Bennett, Production Secretary: Marilyn Clarke, Production Assistant: Terry Madden, 1st Assistant Director: Tony Thatcher, 2nd Assistant Director: Gerry Gavigan, Continuity: Penny Eyles, British Casting: Irene Lamb, Canadian Casting: Karen Hazzard, Screenplay by: Dave Humphries, Based on an adaptation by: Harry Bromley Davenport, From the novel 'Julia' by: Peter Straub, Director of Photography: Peter Hannan, [Camera] Operator: Terry Parmane, Camera Assistant: Laurie Frost, Gaffer: Roy Rodhouse, Stills: Tony Bliss, Special Effects: Thomas Clark, Film Editor: Ron Wisman, Assistant Editor: Catharine Lane, Art Director: Brian Morris, Production Buyer: Brenda Roberson, Property Master: George Ball, Construction: Roy Hamilton, Wardrobe Designer: Shuna Harwood, Miss [Jill] Bennett's Wardrobe by: Jaeger, Wardrobe Mistress: Susan David, Make-up: Dickie Mills, Hairdresser: Martin Samuel, Title Design: John Leach & Associates, Laboratory: Technicolor, Quinn Labs, Music Composed and Performed by: Colin Towns, Sound Mixer: Tony Jackson, Dubbing Mixer: David Appleby, Gary Bourgeois, Sound Editor: Jim Hopkins, Unit Publicist: Mike Russell, Special Publicity: Dennis Davidson Assoc., [Camera] Equipment: Technovision, Lighting [Equipment]: Lee Electric, Made at: Lee International Film Studios
Cast
(28)
Mia Farrow (Julia Lofting), Keir Dullea (Magnus Lofting), Tom Conti (Mark), Robin Gammell (David Swift), Jill Bennett (Lily), Cathleen Nesbitt (Mrs Rudge), Anna Wing (Rose Flood), Edward Hardwicke (Captain Paul Winter), Mary Morris (Greta Braden), Pauline Jameson (Claudia Branscombe), Peter Sallis (Geoffrey Branscombe), Arthur Howard (Mr Piggott), Damaris Hayman (Miss Pinner), Susan Porrett (Mrs Ward), Sophie Ward (Katie Lofting), Hilda Fenemore (Katherine), Yvonne Edgell (Mrs Flood's niece), Nigel Havers (estate agent), Denis Lill (doctor), Ann Mitchell (woman in park), Michael Bilton (salesman), John Tinn (customer), Robert Farrant (receptionist), Elizabeth Weaver (mother in showroom), Susan Hibbert (daughter), Julian Fellows (library attendant), Oliver Maguire (nurse), Samantha Gates (Olivia Rudge)
Articles held in BFI Reuben Library
(16)
In: Screen v65 n1 Spring 2024 Pages: 47-62Title: Screenwriting, poetics, horror: Full Circle: The Haunting of Julia Author: PEIRSE, AlisonArticle type: ArticleLanguage: English
Description: Analyses the overlooked British-Canadian horror film "Full Circle" aka "The Haunting of Julia") and its critical reception, focusing on its narrative shortcomings despite positive elements like cinematography and score. Employing historical poetics, examines why the film fails in storytelling, referencing archival materials to understand structural decisions and their impact on censorship and criticism. Reflects on the evolving nature of genre scholarship and the enduring influence of narrative flaws even after digital restoration.
In: Shivers n81 September 2000 Page: 54
Title: [Shivers - n81 September 2000: no known title]Author: RIGBY, Jonathan Article type: ArticleLanguage: English
In: StarBurst n205 September 1995 Page: 19
Title: SoundtracksAuthor: SAYER, Richard Article type: ReviewLanguage: English
Description: review of the soundtrack
In: Cinefantastique v12 n1 February 1982 Pages: 17-19
Title: [Cinefantastique - v12 n1 February 1982: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinefantastique v11 n3 September 1981 Page: 50
Title: [Cinefantastique - v11 n3 September 1981: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n138 13 May 1978 Page: 18
Title: [Screen International - n138 13 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Films and Filming v24 n9 June 1978 Page: 42
Title: [Films and Filming - v24 n9 June 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Cinema Canada v3 n47 June 1978 Pages: 40-41
Title: [Cinema Canada - v3 n47 June 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Screen International n137 6 May 1978 Page: 11
Title: [Screen International - n137 6 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
Description: Background to making and financing.
In: Monthly Film Bulletin v45 n532 May 1978 Page: 89
Title: [Monthly Film Bulletin - v45 n532 May 1978: no known title]Language: English
In: Time Out n423 12 May 1978 Pages: 14-15
Title: [Time Out - n423 12 May 1978: no known title]Article type: InterviewLanguage: English
Description: Interview with producer.
In: Variety 28 Sep 1977 Page: 24
Title: [Variety - 28 Sep 1977: no known title]Language: English
In: Continental Film Review v24 n7 May 1977 Pages: 4-5
Title: [Continental Film Review - v24 n7 May 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: Production report.
In: Screen International n104 10 Sep 1977 Page: 14
Title: [Screen International - n104 10 Sep 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: Films Illustrated v6 n72 August 1977 Pages: 449-450
Title: [Films Illustrated - v6 n72 August 1977: no known title]Language: English
Description: On making.
In: Screen International n62 13 Nov 1976 Page: 1, 11
Title: [Screen International - n62 13 Nov 1976: no known title]Article type: CreditsLanguage: English
Description: Credits.
Film, Video or Digital materials held in BFI National Archive(5)
Film materials(5)
Description: 35mm Colour InternegativeBase: CTASound: Combined as MuteStock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9726122
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Colour NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteStock date: 1976BFI identifier: N-9726125
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm NegativeBase: CTASound: MuteStock date: 1977Stock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9726116
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original Colour Negative TechnovisionBase: SafetySound: MuteStock date: 1976Stock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9651898
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film
Description: 35mm Original NegativeBase: CTASound: SoundStock date: 1977BFI identifier: N-9651902
Status: Master - Restricted access to preserved film