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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 Kingdom

Directed 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

Articles held in BFI Reuben Library (16)
In: Screen v65 n1 Spring 2024  Pages: 47-62
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.