Twisted

Twisted

A Step Beyond Insanity.

R 1985 · 90 min · ★ 4.9 · Horror, Thriller

One evening the Collins find their maid Mrs. Murdock at the end of their steps: dead, neck broken. Obviously she had an accident. Consequently they need a new babysitter for an upcoming big party. The sensible Helen meets little Susan Collins at the discount market and likes her, so she offers to do the job. She doesn't know Susan's teenage brother Mark - technically skilled and good in school, but restive and cunning. As soon as the parents have left, he starts psychologically terrorizing Helen and his sister with electronic tricks.

Directed by Adam Holender · Written by Bruce Graham

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Cast

Lois Smith Helen Giles
Christian Slater Mark Collins
Dina Merrill Nell Kempler
Tandy Cronyn Evelyn Collins
Dan Ziskie Phillip Collins
Brooke Tracy Susan Collins
John Cunningham Jim Kempler
Edward Marshall Karl Yaeger
Laurie Kennedy Peg Yaeger
J.C. Quinn Sheriff
Ralph Buckley Deputy
Karl Taylor Williams

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