The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000 film) 2002. Because of the duo's compatibility, they were asked to stay on for a sequel to the film. At the time of release, this was the sixth adaptation of Conan Doyle's 'Hound of the Baskervilles' story. The film was produced by Montréal-based production company Muse Entertainment and although both Frewer and Welsh had not read the original story, that did not deter the producers from hiring them on. The two actors were cast for the roles because of their previous theatre training experience. The film's budget was a generous $4.5 million, making it a step above most TV films. Most
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1939 film) local naturalist. Meanwhile, a homicidal maniac (Nigel De Brulier), escaped from Dartmoor Prison, lurks on the moor. Holmes eventually makes an appearance, having been hiding in the vicinity for some time making his own investigation. An effective scene, not in the original book, occurs when Watson and Sir Henry attend a seance held by Mrs. Mortimer (Beryl Mercer). In a trance, she asks, "What happened that night on the moor, Sir Charles?" The only reply is a lone howl, possibly from a hound. After some clever deception by Holmes, he surmises that the true criminal is Stapleton, a long-lost cousin