Stalker (II) (2010)

A writer struggling with her second novel is terrorised by a homicidal PA.

Director:

Martin Kemp

Writers:

Phillip Barron (screen story), James Kenelm Clarke (story),

Stars:

Nathan Benham, Anna Brecon, Linda Hayden

Cast

Credited cast:
Nathan Benham	...	Dinner date
Anna Brecon	...	Paula
Linda Hayden	...	Mrs Brown
Jane March	...	Linda
Jennifer Matter	...	Sara Phillips
Billy Murray	...	Robert Gainer
Colin Salmon	...	Leo Fox
Deo Simcox	...	Boy / Ghost
Triana Terry	...	Camille

Storyline

When novelist Paula Martin retreats to the seclusion of her family home Crows Hall she hopes to clear her mind and focus on her new book. The arrival of an assistant, Linda, should take the pressure off... but as the bodies pile up, Paula finds herself trapped in a terrifying nightmare of murder and madness.

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Plot Keywords:

novelist | murder | sister killing brother | incest | moat | 

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Taglines:

When Paula Martin wakes up, the nightmare doesn't end...

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Genres:

Horror

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Details

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

17 October 2011 (UK)

Also Known As:

Exposé

Filming Locations:

London, England, UK

Box Office

Budget:

$3,100,000 (estimated)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Black & Blue Films

Technical Specs

Runtime:

77 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Trivia

Hammer Horror icon Linda Hayden makes a cameo appearance as a favour to producer Jonathan Sothcott Her murder by claw hammer is a nod to her cult film past.

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Goofs

When Paula gets into the boat her bandage has changed from left hand to right hand.

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Connections

Remake of Trauma (1976)

User Reviews

A very decent effort!

One reviewer claims this isn't a horror film then seeks to justify that comment by saying there's very little gore. Dear me, when did good horror require gore? If done with a bit of style, atmosphere, decent acting and a proper understanding of and respect for the genre, then it's not needed at all. The interesting thing is that the writer and director is none other than Martin Kemp. The man has gone from child actor to pop start to cinematic gangster to soap star to music revivalist to screenwriter and director...and like everything else he's done, he's been successful! Interesting too that he would know much about the infamous Hose on Straw Hill/Expose film of the mid-70s. Perhaps other reviewers would question that films horror veracity too? Here Kemp remakes with a considerable twist (albeit a somewhat clichéd one) and even brings back Linda Hayden who played a younger, saucier character back in the day. From the original film to Hammer Dracula to the awesome 'Blood On Satan's Claw', Linda is always a welcome contributor. Convincing performances from Jane March and Billy 'The Bill' Murray also help and it's mice to see the excellent Colin Salmon, though he seems less comfortable. In short, a psycho thriller type horror film that isn't particularly original but successfully evokes the feel of mid-70s independent British horror. I hope that Kemp makes more of these.