Review of Twisted Nerve (1968) by Stephen C — 14 Jun 2015

The Boulting brothers were responsible for some of the more interesting British films of the 50s and 60s.

They gave us I'm Alright Jack ,Seven Days till Noon and many others.

This is far from being up there with there best work but despite it being a bit dated this is actually quite a neat little thriller.

Hywel Bennett plays the very sinister Martin Durnley who becomes the child like George whenever he feels the need.

His Stepfather is fed up with his son and soon decides to throw him out of the family home.

Luckily he meets Susan played by Haley Mills who lets him stay with her mother at there large house no knowing that Martin is very very dangerous indeed.

Of course it soon becomes clear how dangerous Martin is when several brutal murders take place and Martins interest in Susan is much more than platonic.

In places the film is very dated and its attitude towards the disabled is very questionable.

But thanks to a script co written by the writer of Peeping Tom the film is not without interest.#.

The performances are all fine and of course Bernard Hermann's score is one of his very best.

So not a classic then but there is enough here to keep you interested.