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A young girl accepts a lift home from a stranger. Moments later she lies dead; another victim of the murderer who is targeting young, impressionable women. Whilst Christina (Jean Painter) is waiting for a bus on a deserted country lane she answers the ringing telephone in the public callbox. Although it is a wrong number she begins to chat with the charming stranger and is attracted to his seductive voice. Imagining a romantic, schoolgirl schoolgirl dalliance, Christina calls herself Samantha and arranges for the man to call her at the callbox the next night. Scared for her safety, Christina s parents forbid her and her younger sister to go out alone at night whilst the murderer is still at large. But Christina continues her dalliances with her romantic stranger and arranges to meet him on a dark and lonely night at the callbox
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 0 DVD: LANGUAGES: English ( Mono ), SPECIAL FEATURES: Booklet, Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: Don't Talk to Strange Men. That's the advice given to impressionable country lass Christina Gregg. But Christina yearns for excitement, so she pays no attention. Only a series of unforseen circumstances prevent Christina from keeping her date with handsome Conrad Phillips. Turns out that Phillips is a sex fiend, so everything turns out OK. Except, of course, for Phillips' previous victims.; ...Don't Talk to Strange Men
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40 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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This is one of the best suspense films made in the 1960's (1962 to be exact). The basic plot concerns a teenage girl Jean (played by Christina Gregg)who while waiting for a bus answers a ringing phone in a public callbox. She becomes attracted by the callers charming voice. Could he be the serial killer who is targetting young women in the area? To say more could ruin your enjoyment of the film.
The film was superbly directed by Pat Jackson. It was shot in black and white which adds to it's atmosphere. What makes the film so enjoyable are the earie locations particually the deserted county lane when the bus stop and callbox are. There are some great moments of suspence which I won't spoil for you, all I can say it would give Hitchcock a run for his money. Look out for Dandy Nichols (Till death Us Do Part)as the bus conductor.
The Best Of British collection is releasing so rare gems. The film is presented in fullscreen. The print is quite good - don't be put of by the appalling quality of the opening credits the print does improve. My only gripe is the lack of special features. We could have done with a commentary track by some of the actors or a making of doccumentary. Still at less than £10 you can't go wrong.
The film was superbly directed by Pat Jackson. It was shot in black and white which adds to it's atmosphere. What makes the film so enjoyable are the earie locations particually the deserted county lane when the bus stop and callbox are. There are some great moments of suspence which I won't spoil for you, all I can say it would give Hitchcock a run for his money. Look out for Dandy Nichols (Till death Us Do Part)as the bus conductor.
The Best Of British collection is releasing so rare gems. The film is presented in fullscreen. The print is quite good - don't be put of by the appalling quality of the opening credits the print does improve. My only gripe is the lack of special features. We could have done with a commentary track by some of the actors or a making of doccumentary. Still at less than £10 you can't go wrong.
23 of 26 people found the following review helpful
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The other review for this film says it all.
This film had only been shown about twice in 40 years on British television.
For what was only a supporting feature in it's November '62 release,it is somehow one of those chillers you always somehow remember-similar to CASH ON DEMAND.
It is quite riveting-full of period location footage: G.P.O. telephone kiosk and the routemaster bus.A rare gem indeed to be released from Bryanston Films.
This film had only been shown about twice in 40 years on British television.
For what was only a supporting feature in it's November '62 release,it is somehow one of those chillers you always somehow remember-similar to CASH ON DEMAND.
It is quite riveting-full of period location footage: G.P.O. telephone kiosk and the routemaster bus.A rare gem indeed to be released from Bryanston Films.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
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well made british thriller, i loved the bit where the fourteen and sixteen year old girls obey their stern father.As is common with this type of black and white british film it was devoid of frills and over acting, just a down to earth interesting story.I thought the ending a bit hurried but these films always leave me with the thought that why does the industry spend millions making films that are poor when a film like this can be just as enjoyable. Even a few decent remakes would be nice. roll on when Amazon can release hells half acre and postmark for danger and inferno (the nineteen sixties version)
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You are adorable Samantha.
Released as the support feature to The Loneliness of the Long Distance Runner, Don't Talk to Strange Men is a very effective creeper that is worthy of a larger audience. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Spike Owen
Modest but effective UK psychological thriller
Pat Jackson's modest psychological thriller is no masterpiece, but is an excellent example of one of the better things to be found in the supposed quota-quickie wasteland of 50's... Read more
Published on 20 Oct 2009 by Richard Bowden
NEAT LITTLE FILM
This is a watchable 1960s British movie with clipped accents and girls who listen to their fathers.
The plot is simple.
The suspense is maintained. Read more
The plot is simple.
The suspense is maintained. Read more
Published on 29 April 2009 by Donald Mackay
A really good effort
Taking into account the story was filmed with little budget, it is a really good effort! I didn't think it was scary but it did have it's tense moments. Read more
Published on 23 May 2008 by Peanuts
Effective little British B-movie...
A rarely seen British B-movie from 1962, Don't Talk to Strange Men is a canny little thriller directed by Pat Jackson, who also helmed the Sidney James / Kenneth Connor `old dark... Read more
Published on 23 April 2008 by Matthew Mercy
Don't Talk To Strange Men
I've given this film a 4 Star rating as like the other reviewers it has haunted me over the years . I saw it on TV in the 60's and it was SCARY. Read more
Published on 6 Feb 2008 by Mr. K. P. Costello
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