Seance on a Wet Afternoon

1964

Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.

Director:

Bryan Forbes

Writers:

Mark McShane, Bryan Forbes

Awards:

Nominated for 1 Oscar. 7 wins & 6 nominations total

Production:

N/A

Country:

United Kingdom

Cast