Miniseries (1981)
A lonely Scottish island is stalked by a brutal killer who may be from another world.
Release date: 1981-05-01
Director: Douglas Camfield
Screenwriter: Robert Holmes
Novel: David Wiltshire
Episodes (4):
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1. Episode 1
The tourists have returned to the Scottish mainland and Inverdee is preparing for the long hard winter. However, Sheila Anderson's late arrival has a dramatic effect on the island community, as Michael Gaffikin and Inspector Inskip are soon to discover.
Release date: 1981-05-01
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2. Episode 2
The brutal murder of Sheila Anderson remains a mystery. Could it have been a ritual killing? While her murderer roams free, Inverdee's community is in great danger.
Release date: 1981-05-08
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3. Episode 3
Dr. Symonds has been brutally murdered. Radioactivity is discovered on Inverdee; a 'flying saucer' has been sighted, and a strange craft is found on the sea-shore. Are these incidents connected with the recent killings?
Release date: 1981-05-15
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4. Episode 4
Although the film from Dr. Symond's camera reveals the presence of a grotesque, monster-like creature, Inspector Inskip remains suspicious of the Colonel's activities.Unknown to the island community, the coastguards are fighting for their lives.
Release date: 1981-05-22
Cast
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Jonathan Newth - Colonel Howard, Tony Sibbald - Symonds
Crew - click here to expand
Ron Craddock - Producer, Robert Holmes - Screenplay, Douglas Camfield - Director, David Wiltshire - Novel, Robert Stewart - Sound, Allan Anson - Production Design