W.S.H.: The Myth of the Urban Myth

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W.S.H.: The Myth of the Urban Myth

1994

0h 48m

9.0(1 votes)

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Drama

Mystery

Horror

Overview

A folklorist researching an 'urban legend' becomes caught up in his task. The film tells its fictional story in documentary style, featuring interviews with real folklore scholars.

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9 featured cast members

Starring

Ron Rifkin

Professor Pulling

Robert Vaughn

Louise Delamere

Ben Daniels

Rita Davies

Bob Sherman

Hélène Patarot

Heathcote Williams

James Dreyfus

Creative team

Directed by: Bill Eagles
Written by: Stephen Burns

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