La Peur

Original title: Fright

1971
PG
1h 27m

IMDb RATING

5.8/10

2.3K

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Horror Thriller

A babysitter is terrorized by the child's father, escaped from an asylum.A babysitter is terrorized by the child's father, escaped from an asylum.A babysitter is terrorized by the child's father, escaped from an asylum.

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IMDb RATING

5.8/10

2.3K

YOUR RATING

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Inspector
(as Maurice Kaufman)

Michael Brennan

Sergeant

Roger Lloyd Pack

Constable

Lewis Alexander

Man in Restaurant
(uncredited)

Aileen Lewis

Woman in Restaurant
(uncredited)

Frank Maher

Plainclothes Policeman With Revolver
(uncredited)

Brook Williams

Victim on Television
(archive footage)
(uncredited)

Director
- Peter Collinson
Writer
- Tudor Gates
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Trivia
Among horror fans this film is considered the first film to come up with the popular horror convention of a lone babysitter terrorized by a psychotic murderer.

Goofs
At the house it is always dark (night-time) but when Helen and Jim rush from the pub to the house there is daylight.

Quotes
Inspector: How do you spell that word, "psychotic"?
Dr. Cordell: You may have to spell it M-U-R-D-E-R, murder, if you don't get someone over there quickly!

Connections
Featured in Grindhouse Universe (2008)

Soundtracks
Ladybird
Music by Harry Robertson (uncredited)
Words by Bob Barratt
Sung by Nanette

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Classic British Horror flick !!

I remember seeing this cult British flick many years ago and remember how it sent genuine chills up my spine..... Susan George gives a brilliant performance as the young, tormented babysitter in this very atmospheric chiller. Ably supported by stalwart British actors (George Cole, Dennis waterman & the ever fabulous Honor Blackman. Some of the dialogue is rather "hammy" and check out the hilarious "dancing" in the nightclub - LOL. Apart from these small points this is a very well crafted little thriller. This film is now available on region 1 DVD and is well worth investing in if you love cult horror movies. Turn out the lights, lock the door and sit back and prepare for "FRIGHT" !!!!You won't be disappointed !!!