The Mystery of Edwin Drood
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Description
Charles Dickens tragically died before he completed The Mystery of Edwin Drood. In this bold and refreshing take on the novel, acclaimed screenwriter Gwyneth Hughes imagines how the story might have ended. It is 1842 and local choirmaster John Jasper hides a dark secret that plagues his dreams. Jasper is obsessed with the beautiful Rosa, who is engaged to his beloved orphan nephew Edwin Drood. The arrival of Helena and Neville Landless marks a turning point in all of their lives. Smitten by Rosa and instantly disliking Edwin, the hot-tempered Neville struggles to hide his feelings. In a drug-fuelled moment, Jasper sees an opportunity to make his dreams reality. He can murder Edwin, blame Neville and claim Rosa for himself. The next morning Edwin is missing and Neville is under suspicion. Did Jasper go through with his plan?
| Name | Description | Time | Price | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VideoEpisode 1 | Opium addict and choirmaster John Jasper has vivid dreams of killing his beloved nephew Edwin Drood and stealing his fiance Rosa. When two exotic strangers arrive in town Jasper's dark desires take shape and his life will never be the same again. | 59:27 | £1.89 | View In iTunes |
| 2 | VideoEpisode 2 | With Edwin Drood feared dead, Jasper tries desperately to remember events of the night before. He pursues Rosa with an intensity that pushes him to the edge of sanity, while a trail of evidence points ominously to the cathedral crypt. | 59:33 | £1.89 | View In iTunes |
| Total: 2 Episodes |
Customer Reviews
The Mystery of Edwin Drood.
Really dark and moody. Matthew Rhys is astonishing.
Not as good as expected…
After much anticipation for TMoED TV adaptation, I must admit that I was disappointed with the outcome. I couldn't find myself sympathising with most of the characters nor convinced with the choice of actors. This was further augmented by the (poor) quality of the music and cinematography. I think the filmmakers could've taken advantage of making a more shocking and unpredictable ending given the 'open-endedness' of the original script.
