The read
It runs a compact 1h 3m.
Synopsis
Panic and fear overtake a small British farming community after a homicidal child-killer escapes from a local mental hospital.
Ratings
IMDb6.4/10
3 audience votes
Key crew
- Eric PaiceScreenplay
- Terry BishopDirector
- Malcolm HulkeScreenplay
Cast
- Derren NesbittThe Man
- Julie HopkinsHazel Ashley
- Howard Marion-CrawfordMajor Donald Peters
- Victor BrooksTom Baldwin
- Jack AllenJack Ashley
- Christopher WittyJohnny Ashley
- Carmel McSharryMrs. Annie Ashley
- Mary MansonJill Shadwell
- Bruce SetonLandlord
- Celia HewittWoman at Bus Stop
- Peter SwanwickDr. Nichols
- Richard PearsonSgt. Burt Norris
Stills
Themes
escaped mental patientsmall village