Fright (1971)
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In this violent, grim thriller, a baby-sitter's routine job turns out to be anything but when she and her young charge are terrorized by an escaped mental patient who bursts in and holds them hostage. He claims to be the three-year-old boy's father and has come to murder his ex-wife. Meanwhile to stall for time until the cops can save them, the baby-sitter seduces the fugitive father. A deadly stand-off ensues when the cops finally surround the place and he begins threatening to slice the throats of the girl and his son. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Director(s):
- Peter Collinson
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of Fright
In this violent, grim thriller, a baby-sitter's routine job turns out to be anything but when she and her young charge are terrorized by an escaped mental patient who bursts in and holds them hostage. He claims to be the three-year-old boy's father and has come to murder his ex-wife. Meanwhile to stall for time until the cops can save them, the baby-sitter seduces the fugitive father. A deadly stand-off ensues when the cops finally surround the place and he begins threatening to slice the throats of the girl and his son. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 87 mins
Complete Cast of Fright
- Tara Collinson - Tara
- Honor Blackman - Helen
- George Cole - Jim
- Ned Glass - Taxi Driver
- Maurice Kaufmann - Police Inspector
- Dennis Waterman - Chris
- Ian Bannen - Brian
- Michael Brennan - Police Sergeant
- Susan George - Amanda
- John Gregson - Dr. Cordell
- Roger Lloyd Pack - Constable
- Director(s):
- Peter Collinson
- Writer(s):
- Tudor Gates
- Producer(s):
- Michael Style, Harry Fine
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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