Yet another example of a budget-constrained small studio misguidedly believing that bringing in a B list Canadian actor to pose as American will give the film an international appeal. It doesn't. The lead character Martin (Paul Maxwell) and his girlfriend (Clare Owen) have about as much charisma as a block of Cathedral Cheddar cheese. At least the chief baddie Sharp (John Arnatt) gets to ham it up and say "I've been expecting you Mr Martin " in true sub-Blofeld mode. Nice to see Reginald Marsh, who many of my generation will remember from various 70's sit coms as the boss who's suddenly coming to dinner, appear as one of the good team.
Review of Shadow of Fear
