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Twisted Nerve (1968)

Martin Durnley is a young man with an infantilizing mother, resentful stepfather and an institutionalized brother with Down's syndrome. To cope, he retreats into an alternate child personality he calls Georgie. After being caught during a theft attempt at a department store, he befriends a female customer who is sympathetic to him, but his friendship soon turns into obsession.

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  • Horror

Top billed cast

  • Photo of Hayley MillsHayley MillsSusan Harper
  • Photo of Hywel BennettHywel BennettMartin (Georgie) Durnley
  • Photo of Billie WhitelawBillie WhitelawJoan Harper
  • Photo of Frank FinlayFrank FinlayHenry Durnley
  • Photo of Barry FosterBarry FosterGerry Henderson
  • Photo of Phyllis CalvertPhyllis CalvertEnid Durnley
  • Photo of Salmaan PeerzadaSalmaan PeerzadaShashie Kadir
  • Photo of Christian RobertsChristian RobertsPhilip Harvey
  • Photo of Gretchen FranklinGretchen FranklinClarkie
  • Photo of Timothy WestTimothy WestSuperintendant Dakin

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