This is a weird, bizarre, and not very credible flick. Arthouse tension pervades this psychological thriller with a super-natural twist. Bates and Hurt are both excellent, but the narrative is maximal arty-impressionistic and in need of clarification. For example, what is the point of cutting back and forth between the cricket match sequence, and the main part of the story? The first shout scene is indeed something to behold and belongs in the highlight reel of something, I don't know what, 1970s madness perhaps? There are some interesting talents at work here for sure, e.g. Author Robert Graves, music by two of the members of the band Genesis, actor Tim Curry, and of course the director Skolimowski.
