Journey into Darkness (film)
| Journey into Darkness | |
|---|---|
| Written by | Oscar Millard John Gould |
| Directed by | Peter Sasdy James Hill |
| Presented by | Patrick McGoohan |
| Starring | Robert Reed Jennifer Hilary |
| Music by | David Lindup John Scott |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Joan Harrison |
| Producer | Anthony Hinds |
| Cinematography | Arthur Lavis Ken Talbot |
| Editors | Ronald J. Fagan Sid Stone |
| Running time | 107 minutes |
| Production company | Hammer Film Productions |
| Original release | |
| Network | Syndication |
| Release | 1969 |
Journey into Darkness is a 1969 British made-for-television horror anthology film starring Robert Reed and Jennifer Hilary, directed by Peter Sasdy and James Hill, derived from two episodes of the 1968–69 television series, Journey to the Unknown. Patrick McGoohan is featured as host in a dark room setting who introduces the two segments: "The New People" and "Paper Dolls".[1]
Segments
"The New People"
- Directed by Peter Sasdy
- Written by Oscar Millard and John Gould
A young American couple, Hank (Robert Reed) and Anne Prentiss (Jennifer Hilary) move to New England and learns that everyone in their new neighborhood belongs to a cult which has chosen them as sacrifices. Based upon a story by Charles Beaumont.[2]
"Paper Dolls"
- Directed by James Hill
- Written by Oscar Millard
A set of quadruplets (played by Roderick and Barnaby Shaw) are telepathically connected as they feel one another's pain and share skills and talents. Based upon a story by L.P. Davies.[3]
Cast (by segment)
- "The New People"
- Robert Reed as Hank Prentiss
- Jennifer Hilary as Anne Prentiss
- Patrick Allen as Luther Ames
- Milo O'Shea as Matt Dystal
- "Paper Dolls"
- Michael Tolan as Craig Miller
- Nanette Newman as Jill Collins
- Barnaby Shaw as Boy
- Roderick Shaw as Boy
- John Welsh as Bart Brereton
- June Jago as Emily Blake