The Sweet Scent of Death (17 Dec. 1984)

An overworked American ambassador working in the UK attempts to spend more time with his wife by visiting a countryside mansion, but soon the trip turns into a nightmare with his wife haunted by a stalker seemingly from her past.

Director:

Peter Sasdy

Writer:

Brian Clemens

Stars:

Dean Stockwell, Shirley Knight, Michael Gothard

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Dean Stockwell	...	Greg Denver
Shirley Knight	...	Ann Fairfax Denver
Michael Gothard	...	Terry Marvin
Carmen Du Sautoy	...	Suzy Kendrick
Robert Lang	...	Detective Sergeant Wells
Alan Gifford	...	John Fairfax
Toria Fuller	...	Paula
Struan Rodger	...	Detective Constable Gray
Andrew Seear	...	Michael Patson
Ray Charleson	...	Marine Officer
Kenny Andrews	...	Marine Sergeant Judd
Lindsay Holiday	...	Tanzi
Russell Sommers	...	Young Man
Erin Donovan	...	Young Girl
Christopher Warrick	...	Boy in Park

Storyline

An overworked American ambassador working in the UK attempts to spend more time with his wife by visiting a countryside mansion, but soon the trip turns into a nightmare with his wife haunted by a stalker seemingly from her past.

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Plot Keywords:

revenge | stalker

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Genres:

Drama | Horror | Mystery | Sci-Fi | Thriller

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 December 1984 (UK)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Hammer Film Productions

User Reviews

Red roses for me

First viewing: September 1984 / Second viewing: October 2003

I had vague memories of `The Sweet Scent of Death' lingering in my mind before I finally managed to see it for a second time tonight. The passionate coupling in the flower bed `ten years ago' and the slow-burning beauty of the character of Ann Denver, played by Shirley Knight. And how could I forget - the predominant appearance of roses. Red ones. Which are a recurring motif in this `Hammer House Of Mystery And Suspense' episode which builds the tension effectively to a passionate climax. 7/10