A comedy with suspense about childhood fears set in the late sixties. Following the disappearance of the Beaumont children, Colin is warned about a malevolent stranger who has abducted children. Colin believes he is being shadowed by the man in a blue and white Holden. The film recalls the childhood fears drummed into children by teachers and parents, of strangers in cars. Cast includes Jeffrey Walker, Fiona Corke and Chris McLean.
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ACMI Identifier
308738
Language
English
Subject categories
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Fear
Crime, Espionage, Justice, Police & Prisons → Fear
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Children and strangers
Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Fear
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Colour
Holdings
VHS; Access Print (Section 1)