An Evil Streak (1999– )
10/10
Lynsey Baxter steals the show.
13 April 2010
A psychologically savage portrayal of twisted desire which centres on Trever Eve's loathsome, yet oddly likable character.

It is written by Andrea Newman. Yes, she of A Bouquet of Barbed Wire, and just like that drama this contains a highly controversial sexual element. Yet there is a twist at the heart of it; Eve's character has become impotent (at least I think that is his problem) and as a result his predilection for voyeurism takes a highly disturbing turn.

Yet while Eve takes top billing it is Lynsey Baxter who steals the show. Her performance as Catherine is riveting. Acting as a confidant of sorts to Eve's voyeur, she emerges as the most magnetic character on screen, while the scene of her riding a lover hard as she knows she is being watched by Eve is both deeply erotic and oddly amusing.

This confirms Lynsey Baxter as a compelling - and nubile - screen presence while showing Andrea Newman has not lost her touch of crafting drama that can provoke thought as much as it can shock sensibilities. Evil indeed.
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