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A Reflection of Fear

  • 19721972
  • PGPG
  • 1h 29m
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5.9/10
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A Reflection of Fear (1972)
A disturbed young girl starts believing that there is something very sinister at work after her estranged father visits her at her mother and grandmother's house with the woman he plans to marry.
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A disturbed young girl starts believing that there is something very sinister at work after her estranged father visits her at her mother and grandmother's house with the woman he plans to m... Read allA disturbed young girl starts believing that there is something very sinister at work after her estranged father visits her at her mother and grandmother's house with the woman he plans to marry.A disturbed young girl starts believing that there is something very sinister at work after her estranged father visits her at her mother and grandmother's house with the woman he plans to marry.

IMDb RATING
5.9/10
684
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  • Director
    • William A. Fraker
  • Writers
    • Edward Hume(screenplay)
    • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay)
    • Stanton Forbes(novel "Go To Thy Deathbed")
  • Stars
    • Robert Shaw
    • Sally Kellerman
    • Mary Ure
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  • Director
    • William A. Fraker
  • Writers
    • Edward Hume(screenplay)
    • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay)
    • Stanton Forbes(novel "Go To Thy Deathbed")
  • Stars
    • Robert Shaw
    • Sally Kellerman
    • Mary Ure
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    • 22User reviews
    • 20Critic reviews
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    A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Robert Shaw in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sally Kellerman, Robert Shaw, and Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sondra Locke and Mary Ure in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sally Kellerman, Robert Shaw, and Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sally Kellerman and Robert Shaw in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sally Kellerman, Robert Shaw, and Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Robert Shaw and Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sally Kellerman, Robert Shaw, and Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)
    Sondra Locke in A Reflection of Fear (1972)

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    Robert Shaw
    Robert Shaw
    • Michaelas Michael
    Sally Kellerman
    Sally Kellerman
    • Anneas Anne
    Mary Ure
    Mary Ure
    • Katherineas Katherine
    Sondra Locke
    Sondra Locke
    • Margueriteas Marguerite
    Signe Hasso
    Signe Hasso
    • Juliaas Julia
    Mitchell Ryan
    Mitchell Ryan
    • Inspector McKennaas Inspector McKenna
    • (as Mitch Ryan)
    Gordon De Vol
    • Hectoras Hector
    • (as Gordon Devol)
    Gordon Anderson
    Gordon Anderson
    • Aaronas Aaron
    • (voice)
    Victoria Risk
    • Peggyas Peggy
    Leonard Crofoot
    Leonard Crofoot
    • Aaronas Aaron
    • (as Leonard John Crofoot)
    Michael St. Clair
    • Kevinas Kevin
    Liam Dunn
    Liam Dunn
    • Coroneras Coroner
    Michelle Marvin
    • Nurseas Nurse
    Michele Montau
    • Mme. Caraquetas Mme. Caraquet
    • Director
      • William A. Fraker
    • Writers
      • Edward Hume(screenplay)
      • Lewis John Carlino(screenplay)
      • Stanton Forbes(novel "Go To Thy Deathbed")
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    A young disturbed girl lives with her mother and grandmother. One day her estranged father returns home with a female companion he introduces as his fiancee. Soon the girl finds herself in the midst of strange goings-on, which evolve into a web of murder. Throughout all this, her father starts acting less and less fatherly which leads his horrified fiancee to believe that he wants to sleep with his own daughter. —frankfob2@yahoo.com
    • adult actress playing teenage girl
    • incestuous kiss
    • incestuous desire
    • telephone call
    • tragic event
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      • A cry in the night... A gasp in the dark...
    • Genres
      • Crime
      • Drama
      • Horror
      • Mystery
      • Thriller
    • Certificate
      • PG
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    • Trivia
      Despite playing mother and daughter, Mary Ure is only 11 years older than Sondra Locke, who was almost twice her character's age.
    • Connections
      Referenced in Ban the Sadist Videos! (2005)

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    7/10
    An obscure delight
    A Reflection In Fear tells the story of a wealthy man (Robert Shaw), returning home for the first time in 15 years to see his daughter and to divorce his ex wife so he can marry his fiancé He's devastated to learn his daughter is treated like a prisoner on the estate, locked away from society by a vindictive wife (Mary Ure) and mother-in-law (Signe Hasso). Marguerite lives in a fantasy world, with imaginary friends named Aaron who seems to come real and gets very jealous of Marguerite.

    I must say I watched this a while back and I was pleasantly surprised, it was a really interesting watch and I can see that this being from the early 70's has influenced many later slashers such as "Sleepaway Camp" and "Unhinged" I'd like to go into greater detail about this "debt" but doing so would ruin the surprise ending.

    Sondra Locke who plays the daughter Marguerite gave a mesmerising performance She looks so fragile and vulnerable in her Alice in Wonderland dresses, she really steals the scenes from the other cast members. Robert Shaw's performance is restrained but it's because his character is supposed to be oblivious to his daughter's sexual advances. He's still the best male actor in the cast and his larger than life qualities shine through. Mary Ure, Shaw's real wife at the time, has little dialogue but is able to convey evil and hatred with just a glance. Sally Kellerman also gives a strong performance as Anne, a woman who realises her future is crumbling before her eyes.

    All in all Reflection may be a forgotten gem, but I really liked it and has the presence of a strong cast and a strong story line, I would definitely recommend tracking this down.
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    • Release date
      • May 11, 1973 (Finland)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Go to Thy Deathbed
    • Filming locations
      • Leo Carrillo State Beach - 35000 W. Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Columbia Pictures
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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