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Atmospheric thriller set in the French countryside. Two British nurses, Jane (Pamela Franklin) and Cathy (Michele Dotrice), take a cycling holiday through France, but end up quarrelling and taking separate routes. Racked with guilt, the more responsible of the two decides to return to the lonely stretch of road where they last saw each other. When there's no sign of her friend, she begins an increasingly desperate search for answers among the reluctant, elusive locals. With darkness falling, her fears for her friend, combined with a growing feeling of menace, threaten to overwhelm her.
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), WIDESCREEN (1.66:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Interactive Menu, Scene Access, SYNOPSIS: Two British nurses -- Jane (Pamela Franklin) and Cathy (Michele Dotrice) -- take a vacation in the French countryside. Jane actually wants to tour the countryside, while Cathy wants to spend the time enticing men. After an argument while in a small French village, Jane leaves. When she returns, Cathy is gone. And if that weren't worry enough, it appears that the handsome young man Cathy flirted with on their journey is apparently a sex-crazed serial killer. In a panic, Jane tries to get some help from the villagers, but the townspeople are curiously uncooperative. ...And Soon the Darkness
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51 of 55 people found the following review helpful
By G. Thomas
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Format:DVD
I bought this on the strength of the other reviews here and I was certainly not disappointed.
After the curiously jaunty title music I was not really expecting such an atmospheric and subtle piece of film making.
This is a master class in misdirection, apprehension and general red-herring-ry without any of it seeming at all out of place within the narrative. You are truly left guessing up until the very last scene (even though you may have your suspicions)
The language barrier between Jane and the locals was an excellent touch, completing the sense of isolation so nicely built by the beautifully bleak and empty locations in rural France.
I have one major gripe with the story but to air it here would be too much of a spoiler. Suffice to say that even a small amount of disclosure can actually enhance trust.... but even so the high-quality of this film's other facets more than makes up for this.
Unbearable tension and a cracking atmosphere make this film a real treat for anyone in search of a quality thriller.
After the curiously jaunty title music I was not really expecting such an atmospheric and subtle piece of film making.
This is a master class in misdirection, apprehension and general red-herring-ry without any of it seeming at all out of place within the narrative. You are truly left guessing up until the very last scene (even though you may have your suspicions)
The language barrier between Jane and the locals was an excellent touch, completing the sense of isolation so nicely built by the beautifully bleak and empty locations in rural France.
I have one major gripe with the story but to air it here would be too much of a spoiler. Suffice to say that even a small amount of disclosure can actually enhance trust.... but even so the high-quality of this film's other facets more than makes up for this.
Unbearable tension and a cracking atmosphere make this film a real treat for anyone in search of a quality thriller.
25 of 27 people found the following review helpful
By Lou Knee
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
One of those movies you don't hear much fuss about, and then you put it on and think 'why not?' A fantastically simple concept is turned into a clever suspense thriller where you are kept guessing until the end. The director uses every trick in the book to pull you along with Jane, played superbly by Franklyn. If you want to analyse it, instead of simply enjoy it, then you can certainly find a few little holes in the plot here and there, but overall, this is a very good job done by the whole team and it does reward you if you just allow yourself to be pulled into its current of suspense. Thoroughly enjoyed it and like someone else has stated, I can see this as prime Hollywood remake material, as they continue their relentless search for untapped old movies to remake. And in a way, I hope it does get remade, just so we can all say 'It is nowhere as good as the quiet little original.' And those hot pants - ooh la la!
14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
It is certainly with deep satisfaction (and surprise) that I've just bought this DVD. Only yesterday I was searching everywhere on the net to see if by any chance it had been released on DVD. I just couldn't remember the exact title. I am glad I decided to check the recommendations today. The story still clings to me, even after so many years . I remember those two girls on bikes in France and the atmosphere of this movie. To those who enjoy pure mystery and suspense I definitely recommend it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars
And soon the darkness
I rate this highly becasuse it was received on time and it was exactly as ordered and expected.
The movie itself was bought as a gift, so I did not see it.
The movie itself was bought as a gift, so I did not see it.
Published 2 days ago by Mr. Paul Gaynor
5.0 out of 5 stars
Up There With The Best Of Hitchcock
I watched the first few minutes of this many years ago after video-taping it, stopped for whatever reason, didn't finish it off and taped over it accidentally. What a loss!!! Read more
Published 6 months ago by Copnovelist
4.0 out of 5 stars
good old fashioned suspense
A very creepy film which was entertaining. Definitely worth watching and the scenery is lovely. I'm glad that I bought it.
Published 6 months ago by Miss Rpe O'Daly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Surprised at some reviews.
One star from a couple of reviewers, really what on earth do they expect from a low budget movie? Ben Hur ? Godfather ? Read more
Published 15 months ago by T. BARNES
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ignore the glums, its a classic !
There are a few people who don't quite get what this film is about. There is no message in it, no modern day psycho babble claptrap, and nothing to latch on to for the purists who... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Private Widdle
3.0 out of 5 stars
Cycling horror movie
By now most people will know the film is about 2 girls cycling in France and one,a very attractive Michelle Dotrice,disappears. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Cyclist1
1.0 out of 5 stars
Cheesy Television drama
Reading the back cover, it looked promising = Minimal french landscape, two girls and a psycho, set in the sixties...etc, etc... Read more
Published on 21 Aug 2010 by altar1968
3.0 out of 5 stars
Holiday trauma
Two girlfriends go on holiday to France and as often happens fall out and a serial killer is on the lose looking for his next victim.
Published on 26 July 2010 by andysix
5.0 out of 5 stars
a cracking british made thriller
a great britishmade thriller with some great camera work,great story and great script.please though try not to buy the uk version.its a horrible 4.3 print is atrocious! Read more
Published on 13 July 2010 by Pablo Leone
5.0 out of 5 stars
Darkness on a sunny day
This is an excellent movie. The plot is quite simple : a murderer stalks on a road in french Provence. No darkness here, the film takes place in sunny Provence. Read more
Published on 14 Jan 2010 by nussbaum22
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