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Film Description
A double-bill of British crime dramas - Impact (1963) and Serena (1962).
Impact: Newspaper reporter Jack Moir (Conrad Phillips of William Tell fame) is framed by 'The Duke' (George Pastell), a Soho racketeer against whom he has written a series of articles. Moir serves a two year sentence and then, with the help of his cell-mate, Charlie (John Rees), lures 'The Duke' and his gang into Charlie's warehouse… A very good Butchers B feature that Conrad Phillips also co-wrote.
Serena: Scotland Yard Inspector Gregory (Patrick Holt), strives to solve the mystery of an artist’s wife found shot dead at an isolated Surrey cottage. The victim’s husband, suave Howard Rogers (Emrys Jones), becomes the chief suspect. The mystery takes a complex turn when Rogers goes to identify her, but due to the gunshot wound her face is unrecognisable. However, when he inspects her body for an acknowledged birthmark he realises the body is not that of his wife.
A decent British B movie starring Patrick Holt, Emrys Jones and Honor Blackman (already enjoying success in The Avengers), Serena was shot on location and at Shepperton Studios. Its Director of Photography was Stephen Dade, who created some good stark atmospheres and went on in 1964 to be D.O.P. on Zulu.
