Trial Run

The film follows Rosemary Edmonds, a housewife who seeks solitude in a remote cottage on the Otago coastline to work on a photographic essay about yellow-eyed penguins. However, her peaceful retreat quickly turns into a nightmare as she becomes the target of escalating attacks from an unseen assailant.

With a cast that includes Annie Whittle, Judith Gibson, and Lee Grant, Trial Run explores themes of fear and survival. The film's setting contributes to the intense atmosphere, emphasizing the vulnerability of an isolated individual facing unknown threats. The combination of thriller elements and a unique New Zealand backdrop may appeal to collectors interested in international cinema from the 1980s.