Keep Smiling

Name: Keep Smiling
Director: Paul Joyce
Genre: Drama, TV Movie
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: 83 min
Cast: Stephen Moore, Morag Hood, William Morgan Sheppard, Harriet Reynolds, John Franklyn-Robbins

1980Dir. Paul Joyce1h 23m

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About This Movie

So, 'Keep Smiling' from 1980 is this intriguing TV movie that blends family drama with some odd undercurrents of suspense. The plot centers on Mary and Simon, and there’s this unsettling vibe surrounding their seemingly innocent family picnics—think bugging devices and men with X-ray vision. It’s got a slow burn feel, letting the tension build gradually over six months. The performances carry a certain weight, especially in how they navigate fear and paranoia. The practical effects, while not groundbreaking, add a layer of authenticity to the bizarre scenarios. It's a film that feels like a product of its time, exploring themes of innocence shattered by external threats, and that’s what gives it a peculiar edge.

Interesting blend of drama and suspenseExplores themes of family and paranoiaUnique atmosphere for a TV movie