The ghost scene in Peter Kosminsky's version of Wuthering Heights is far more advanced than in Lawrence Olivier's version, because it is more modern. This means that Kosminsky can use a lot of special effects that were not available to Lawrence Olivier.
Kosminsky's ghost scene includes a lot of these special effects to enhance the uneasy atmosphere. It starts with Zillah leading Lockwood to a chamber to get away from Heathcliff. There is a raging storm outside which is the only sound except Lockwood's footsteps. This adds to the tension in this scene. The candle that Lockwood is carrying lights up only his face and the rest of his body is in shadow. This adds to the tension and also shows Lockwood's face to be very pale and rather pathetic.
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