'Once The Killing Starts' fails to live up to the impressive start that 'Only A Scream Away' provided for Thriller's second series. Nevertheless it is an interesting story which is not dull to watch and for some people, is ranked highly in their favourite episodes list.
Patrick O'Neal plays the part of Michael Lane, a respectable university professor who has a little problem - a wife he wants rid of. This is achieved with minimum difficulty and a convincing alibi is taken - I was particularly impressed with the use of the tape recorder here. However the trouble begins when he starts to receive a series of revealing and anonymous letters informing him that someone knows what really happened.
Professor Lane takes rapid steps to eliminate those he sees has been responsible for the blackmail but it seems that he could be dealing with a hydra akin to the one Hercules battled. The denouement is perplexing and some will find it acceptable while others may not.
Either way, 'Once The Killing Starts' is a competent episode and well worth 65 minutes of your time.
Patrick O'Neal plays the part of Michael Lane, a respectable university professor who has a little problem - a wife he wants rid of. This is achieved with minimum difficulty and a convincing alibi is taken - I was particularly impressed with the use of the tape recorder here. However the trouble begins when he starts to receive a series of revealing and anonymous letters informing him that someone knows what really happened.
Professor Lane takes rapid steps to eliminate those he sees has been responsible for the blackmail but it seems that he could be dealing with a hydra akin to the one Hercules battled. The denouement is perplexing and some will find it acceptable while others may not.
Either way, 'Once The Killing Starts' is a competent episode and well worth 65 minutes of your time.