William Sylvester stars as Philip Vickers, a man who disappeared while on a fishing trip with friends three years earlier. When he reappears he has a scar on his forehead and is seeking to find out who attempted to kill him.
His best friends are his potential suspects as well as his wife Angie (Paulette Goddard). When one of the friends is murdered the police suspect everyone including the very dark and brooding Philip.
Philip soon goes on a savage hunt to find out who is the killer. I really enjoyed this film. I have seen Sylvester is many films, but this is by far his darkest performance, and he handles it very well.
Paulette Goddard was the American name Robert Lippert put into the production, and while she is good in this film, she really has little to do. Terence Fisher once again shows his directing chops.
This is one of the best of the entire series of films I have been reviewing from Hammer lately. It's a shame this film isn't better known amongst noir fans because it's right up their alley.
The print from Kit Parker is very good as they all have been thus far. A HIGHLY RECOMMENDED film!!
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