Stalker is the directorial debut of Martin Kemp (Spandau Ballet, The Krays, EastEnders fame). It's a horror/psychological thriller about a writer, Paula Martin (Anna Brecon) who, after the success of her first novel, is struggling to write her next one, and so she escapes to her uncle's very old, creepy and isolated house to find some peace and quiet in the hope that she can start writing again. However, the house holds some dark memories of her childhood which does not help with her writing at all. Remaining creatively blocked, and having now also suffered an injury to her hand, she seeks the help of personal assistant Linda (Jane March), who comes to stay and help her finish her novel.
But strange things start to happen.... and all is not as it seems...
Deeply atmospheric, Stalker is the kind of movie they just don't make anymore. It is the type of film that I love, and to me it was reminiscent of an episode of Hammer House of Horror , that classic early 80s series I used to stay up late for in my early teens.
As well as directing, Martin Kemp has also written the screenplay, and all in all I thought this was an amazing debut with some superb acting from the cast.
I wish Martin lots of success in the future and will definitely be looking forward to his next film!
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