A murderer on parole victimizes a family against whom he holds a grudge.A murderer on parole victimizes a family against whom he holds a grudge.A murderer on parole victimizes a family against whom he holds a grudge.
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- TriviaThis was originally an episode of Tales of the Unexpected (1977).
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"The Sport Is In The Stalk! Stalking, That's What I'm Doing!"...
Dr. Yale Carrington (Lloyd Bridges), his wife Maggie (Pat Crowley), and their daughter, Cindy (Eve Plumb), begin being stalked by chronic gum-chewing Rapist / murderer, Teddy Jakes (William Watson). After seven years, Jakes has gotten out of prison, where Dr. Carrington helped to put him. Jakes is now hellbent to avenge this delay in his pursuit of the criminal lifestyle.
Of course, the law can't touch him, and the Carringtons must find a way to survive. Ominous acts start right away, making it all too clear that Jakes is serious. He also makes sure to do little things that are creepy, but not illegal. As Jakes' attacks escalate, can anything be done to stop this madman?
A made-for-TV remake of CAPE FEAR (with some added twists and turns), THE FORCE OF EVIL has loads of suspense, along with an effective atmosphere of lurking dread. It always feels like Jakes could strike at any moment! Jakes himself is pretty scary, in a ruthless, unpredictable way. Watson plays him with gleeful menace. Bridges plays the everyman, pushed to do whatever it takes to protect his family and himself. Originally a part of the TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED series.
EXTRA POINTS FOR: The "special delivery" scene!
Eve Plumb fans rejoice! She's in more than a few scenes, and she's good!...
Of course, the law can't touch him, and the Carringtons must find a way to survive. Ominous acts start right away, making it all too clear that Jakes is serious. He also makes sure to do little things that are creepy, but not illegal. As Jakes' attacks escalate, can anything be done to stop this madman?
A made-for-TV remake of CAPE FEAR (with some added twists and turns), THE FORCE OF EVIL has loads of suspense, along with an effective atmosphere of lurking dread. It always feels like Jakes could strike at any moment! Jakes himself is pretty scary, in a ruthless, unpredictable way. Watson plays him with gleeful menace. Bridges plays the everyman, pushed to do whatever it takes to protect his family and himself. Originally a part of the TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED series.
EXTRA POINTS FOR: The "special delivery" scene!
Eve Plumb fans rejoice! She's in more than a few scenes, and she's good!...
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