The Stranger Within

Classy suspense, intrigue, a few holes in the script, dark mood, but nothing too surprising these days, but probably a great 30-year-old dramatic thriller, lovely...

This has to be Rick Schoeder's most 'differrent' (for lack of a better term) role to date, in my opinion. I don't think his performance in "Bad Seed" comes even CLOSE to this one. His turn as "Mark" I would have to say HAS to be one of the ten creepiest characters EVER portrayed on film! The thing I remember most about this movie were the sketches that "Mark" had. Those were some of the creepiest pieces I've ever seen. I think that the 'fear factor' of this movie is underrated when taking those sketches into account. I would have to give it a 10 simply for the fact that this was a television movie, when it was honestly creepy enough for a theater release. Get the popcorn and turn off the lights for this one, but only if you're ready for the nightmares to come!

"The Stranger Within" is one of those stories that keeps you glued to your seat untill the end!

Having your 3-year old son abducted in a grocery-store is every mother's nightmare. After several years of pain and guilt Mare found some happiness with her new boyfriend Dan. What is she going to do when one day a handsome boy appears on her doorstep claiming to be her long lost abducted son? Can he prove who he claims to be? Is it a setup? What is his gain by tormenting Mare with her past? Will Mare choose between her new boyfriend and her son? The chemistry between Rick Schröder and Kate Jackson is incredible! Both actors give a top notch performance resulting in horrific screen moments and tension. You keep on guessing untill the end whether or not Mark is the lost son! Whatever the outcome, this movie stays in your memory for many years to come!

A word of advice: do not go near the frozen lake!

I have been a fan of both Kate Jackson(Charlie's Angels and Ricky(Rick) Shroder("Silver Spoons")both of whom are my favourite actors. I have had the pleasure of watching movies of both but by far Rick's performance in this movie is an absolute "tour DE force The "roller coaster" ride he took us on was nothing short of phenomenal. Initially his character was sooo believable that the eventual turn of events and ending was a complete shocker. The casting director obviously knew that these roles were tailor made for both exhibited by the on-screen chemistry. This movie was very worth watching even though the plot development may have seemed to be predictable. Nevertheless, Rick's performance is worth it all

Good little suspense movie. Kate Jackson was beautiful and Rick Shroeder was terrific as the long lost son who has returned as a psychopath. If you are a Kate Jackson fan then this movie is well worth the watch.