Wednesday 14 December 2005

Welcome to Arrow Beach (1974)

Laurence Harvey had a distinguished film career in Britain, died relatively young and had some memorable roles (especially in "Room at the Top").  I therefore doubt that he would wish to be remembered for this his last film which is not only a colossal piece of junk but which he is also responsible for directing!  Set in California he plays a photographer of some means with a home on a private beach.  He is also a Korean War vet who, we are led to believe, has developed a taste for human flesh as a result of his war experiences -- not that these are ever spelled out -- which he satisfies by picking up young girls and slaughtering them.  He lives with his weird sister played by Joanna Pettet who shares his guilty secret and with whom incest is implied.  Into their life comes young hitch-hiker Meg Foster, she of the palest blue eyes in movie history, who messes up the delicate lie of their existence.  There are a few other actors of some repute mixed with some totally inept ones, but the standard of acting throughout is completely amateurish.  What a way to end a career. 

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