Alfred Sole directs Linda Miller, Mildred Clinton and Paula E. Sheppard in this early slasher where everyone suspects a troubled young girl of being the knife wielding killer stalking a community of freaks.

More like a giallo than a Halloween. This shares Black Christmas’ lax mysterious plotting and a seedier atmosphere. Paula E. Sheppard is particularly good as the baby faced prime suspect. There are surprises and it leaves you feeling disturbed. Which is the ultimate grubby intent. Notes: 1. Brooke Shields big screen debut. 2. No single parent family should have to share a stairwell with Mr Alphonso and his feral housecats.

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Perfect Double Bill: Black Christmas (1974)

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