White Angel (1994)

Ellen Carter's career is on the rocks. She hasn't written a worthy novel since her husband went missing and she was suspected by the police of murdering him. To top it all off, she has ... See full summary »

Director:

Chris Jones

Writers:

Geneviève Jolliffe, Chris Jones

Stars:

Harriet Robinson, Peter Firth, Don Henderson

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Harriet Robinson	...	Ellen Carter
Peter Firth	...	Leslie Steckler
Don Henderson	...	Inspector Taylor
Catherine Arton	...	Mik (as Anne-Catherine Arton)
Harry Miller	...	Alan Smith
Joe Collins	...	Graham
Caroline Staunton	...	Mrs. Steckler
Mark Stevens	...	Carter's husband
Inez Thorn	...	Dezerae
Suzanne Sinclair	...	Forensics expert
Jade Hansbury	...	Alan Smith's daughter
Chris Sullivan	...	Bank Manager
Ken Sharrock	...	Bank Teller
Samantha Norman	...	Chat Show Host
Caron Darwood	...	Tv news anchorwoman

Storyline

Ellen Carter's career is on the rocks. She hasn't written a worthy novel since her husband went missing and she was suspected by the police of murdering him. To top it all off, she has reason to believe that her new tenant Leslie Steckler is the serial killer responsible for a number of deaths in the region. But what she doesn't know is that, in the meantime, Steckler has discovered a little secret about her...

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Plot Keywords:

serial killer | cross dressing | video camera | independent film

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Taglines:

Up Close and Personal with EVIL

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Genres:

Drama | Thriller

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Details

Official Sites:

Living Spirit Pictures

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

15 April 1994 (UK)

Also Known As:

Interview with a Serial Killer

Filming Locations:

Gloucester, Gloucestershire, England, UK

Company Credits

Production Co:

Living Spirit Pictures

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Color:

Color

User Reviews

Positive review of budget thriller

A claustrophobic thriller set in suburbia, the film is centred on the shifting relationship between a serial killing cross dressing dentist and a writer. The killer correctly guesses the author murdered her abusing husband (who's been missing for three years) and rents a room in her house. Once installed he blackmails her into writing his biography.

I found the plot engaging, with weaving plot strands involving the police, a retired gangland thug, an ex lodger, and a very slow fingerprint computer search making a surprisingly good story. And I didn't see the twist at the end coming.

I knew the film cost roughly as much as family saloon to shoot, so expected something much more basic than 'Urban Ghost Story' - the production team's latest film. Although I felt the lack of budget showed in the limited locations and set dressing, this contributed to the tense atmosphere and quirky British feel (a bit like the 'Young poisoner's handbook' but less glitzy). Overall it's a quietly confident production which entertained me throughout. I enjoyed it more than Urban Ghost story (which for me failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion) and would recommend it.

I believe there are several versions of this film out there - the version I saw is shortly to be released in America under the title 'Interview with a serial killer'.