Blind Revenge
(2010)
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Blind Revenge
(2010)
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| Tom Conti | ... |
Sir Paul
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| Daryl Hannah | ... |
Jane Ryder
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| Miriam Margolyes | ... |
Mrs. Kilbride
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Elaine Paige | ... |
Canvasser
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| Simon MacCorkindale | ... |
Andrew Boles
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Matthew Kaufman | ... |
Interviewee 1
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| William Ellis | ... |
Interviewee 2
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Matthew Earley | ... |
Interviewee 3
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Brogan West | ... |
Interviewee 4
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Sir Paul, a distinguished author, blinded in a horrific accident, advertises for an amanuensis, an assistant to help him with his writing. He employs the amiable Jane Ryder to be his eyes as he revisits scenes from his past and works on what he intends to be his final opus. Jane appears to be ideal: attractive, intelligent, unruffled by her employer's abrupt eccentricities. But, gradually, we come aware that Jane has another agenda. Incrementally, Sir Paul's familiar surroundings are altered. Strange things happen around the house and he becomes increasingly dependent on his new assistant. Jane plays increasingly sadistic games until their relationship breaks down... Written by Anonymous
Saw this in a preview today. If you like Sleuth, then this is a poor man's relation. Very theatrical, and in fact best suited to the stage than the big screen, this film documents the mind games played out between a reclusive blind author and his new live in assistant. Daryl Hannah can't act for toffee in the latter role but does please the boys by getting her kit off, although how it advances the plot defeats me....Tom Conti plays the eccentric art critic author to a tee, and holds the whole thing together...just! Elaine Paige plays a very strange cameo role (the casting in this film is a little odd to say the least). Lots of Gothic overtones and a creaking old mansion in the country fit the stereotyped mould of the film but at least if doesn't overstay its welcome at 90 mins. Suspend disbelief and ignore the plot holes, and the film is weirdly enjoyable....