Out of the Darkness (Children’s Film Foundation)

Mrs. Neil, her two children and their friend Tom head for fictional Stonewell to view a cottage. PR advises that this Wardlow on the B6465, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

Phil (PR) was not blessed with the best weather for his visit but in true RS style he was not put off. (RL)

Stopping at a telephone box, Mrs. Neil (Jenny Tarren) calls the Estate Agent to tell him that they are running late. PR advises that this Wardlow on the B6465, Derbyshire. (RL)

Which ever way PR looked the weather was the same. (RL)

Hurrying onward, the family draw near to the Derbyshire village. Sparrowpit on the B6465, Derbyshire flocated by PR. (RL)

PR found the location from the woods in the distance seen in the capture on an OS Map and kindly agrees that his shot can be replaced if someone visits on a much clearer day. (RL)

The Estate Agent pulls up outside the cottage before getting out of the car to find the door unlocked. PR established this to be Town End in Taddington, Derbyshire. (RL)

PR took this shot to support his identification and found it to be much the same. (RL)

Mrs. Neil and the children arrive at the property. Town End in Taddington, Derbyshire as established by PR. (RL)

The passing years recorded by PR reveal that the single storey at the end of the property has been modified to include a second floor. (RL)

Neighbour Julian Reid (Michael Carter) introduces himself to Mrs. Neil and her daughter Penny (Emma Ingham). Town End in Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

A little less 'rural' now in this shot from PR. (RL)

In the garden, Julian tells Mike Neil (Michael Flowers), Penny, their mother and Tom (Gary Halliday) about the history of the cottage. Town End in Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

Again, the single storey at the end has been modified to include a second floor. PR found a gap in the geenery to capture the change. (RL)

The next day the family and Tom call on Julian to hear more of the area's history. Looking to the north-west on Lydgate, Eyam in Derbyshire.

With JT providing transport, the location was visited. (PW)

When Julian answers the door, he apologises, telling Mrs. Neil that he has been called out on a ghost hunt. Lydgate in Eyam.

We called at the same property but no one was at home. If the owners would like to get in touch with us we will gladly thank them. (PW)

That evening, the children persuade Mrs. Neil to let them remain at Mrs. Barrow's guest house after she returns home.

The next morning, the children say goodbye to Mrs. Neil. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. The east end of the village. PR (RL)

A sign of the times, more cars and a wheelie bin. PR (RL)

As the family car is driven into the distance, Julian approaches from the opposite direction. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. The east end of the village. PR (RL)

It appeared to PR that the whole village had been waived away. (RL)

Julian asks if the three would like to come along while he checks equipment at the Mountain Rescue post. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. The east end of the village. PR. (RL)

Whilst on the spot PR took this shot. (RL)

As the rescue post, equipment is checked and the children are given green marker sticks . . . what we now know as glow-sticks. Hollin Bank public toilets., Derbyshire. What Three Words: paper.editor.dishes. PR (RL)

Julian tells the youngsters tales of murder and ghosts. Winnats Pass near Castleton, Derbyshire.

Just a bit too busy (though it doesn't seem so) to park for a more elevated angle. SJ

The story of the plague victims of Eyam is begun. Winnats Pass in Derbyshire, also seen in 'Let Sleeping Corpses Lie'.

The original group is standing where there's now a big sign so I opted for shot of nature in front of it. The stone-wall is still there below me. SJ

Julian drives the children back to Stonewell where he heads to the garage to get petrol. This is Main Street in Great Longstone, Derbyshire.

JT drove us through the Peak District to the village and it wasn't long before we found the same corner. (PW)

Tom recognises Ted (Roy Holder) the Garage Owner as one of the people from a vision that he had when a strange mist descended in the hills. The garage was off Main Street and the buildings have since been converted for residential use.

The background house has been renovated and the stand for the petrol pump remains in place. (PW)

The Garage Owner turns to go back to his workshop after Julian drives away. Looking towards Main Street with Great Longstone School in the left distance.

PR did his best to capture the same scene notwithstanding, limitations, greenery growth and building structures. (RL)

After Penny has an eerie vision in the cottage and a ring is ground in the guest house garden, the three call Mrs. Neil. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. The east end of the village. PR (RL)

PR found very little change. (RL)

The children walk through the village following a visit to Julian. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. Looking east. PR (RL)

Not a day for wandering the streets unless one is an ReelStreets contributor. PR (RL)

Having been told that a murdered Boy's ghost should appear that night, the three head to the village shop. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

Considerable greenery growth as well as, PR notes, changes to the windows. (RL)

Playing with the walkie talkies that Julian has provided, the three enter the shop to buy sweets. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. Looking south. PR (RL)

Usual growth slightly blocked PR's view and he couldn't avoid those bins!. (RL)

When Tom drops the ring in view of the Shopkeeper, the three leave the shop. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

PR's shot reveals the demise of another village stores in favour of a private residence as well as the loss of another post box. (RL)

The children watch as the Jenny the shopkeeper locks up and walks away. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

PR used the wheelie bin as a stand in prop for the children. (RL)

Penny follows and watches as Jenny (Vivienne Moore) approaches Ted at the garage. The garage buildings off Main Street in Great Longstone.

This is the view along the driveway now. (PW)

Tom stays in contact with Penny. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. PR (RL)

Maybe PR stayed in contact with a mobile phone. (RL)

Mike and Tom run towards the garage. Main Street in Great Longstone, Derbyshire.

Those roadworks get everywhere! (PW)

The pair bump into Mrs. Barrow (Charlotte Mitchell). Main Street, Great Longstone.

Not many changes in this comparison. (PW)

After the children make their excuses, Mrs. Barrow carries on to the butchers. Main Street at the junction with Sunny Bank.

A new building has appeared behind the shop. (PW)

Tom runs through the church yard after looking through the windows of the garage. St. Barnabas’ church in Bradwell, Derbyshire.

The black marble stone has fallen over. SJ

The frightened boy continues running into the woods at the edge of the village. St. Barnabas’ church, Bradwell.

Panning right to the north and some more headstones are on the way to tipping over. SJ

As Tom loses contact with his friends Mr. Barrow arrives at the garage and calls for Ted. The garage in Great Longstone.

The current residents of the property advised us that they purchased the house from the person that owned the garage. (PW)

Julian drives from the village as part of the rescue team gathered to search for Tom. Main Road, Taddington, Derbyshire. The east end of the village. PR. (RL)

PR was afforded the luxury of being able to stand in the road.(RL)