Twisted Nerve
"Cleaver. Cleaver. Chop. Chop. First the mom and then the pop. Then we'll get the pretty girl. We'll get her right between the curl."
Originally released in 1968. Twisted Nerve is a drama/thriller film. directed by Roy Boulting.
Starring Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, and Billie Whitelaw
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.8/10
Good (57 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Hayley Mills
as Susan Harper
Hywel Bennett
as Martin (Georgie) Durnley
Billie Whitelaw
as Joan Harper
Frank Finlay
as Henry Durnley
Barry Foster
as Gerry Henderson
Phyllis Calvert
as Enid Durnley
Salmaan Peerzada
as Shashie Kadir
Christian Roberts
as Philip Harvey
Gretchen Franklin
as Clarkie
Timothy West
as Superintendant Dakin
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Charter Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Twisted Nerve about?
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 c...
Who directed Twisted Nerve?
Twisted Nerve was directed by Roy Boulting.
How long is Twisted Nerve?
Twisted Nerve has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was Twisted Nerve released?
Twisted Nerve was released on December 20, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Twisted Nerve?
The main cast of Twisted Nerve includes Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster.