Twisted Nerve
“Cleaver. Cleaver. Chop. Chop. First the mom and then the pop. Then we'll get the pretty girl. We'll get her right between the curl.”
Synopsis
Martin Durnley is a young man with an infantilizing mother, resentful stepfather and an institutionalized brother with Down's syndrome. To cope, he retreats into an alternate child personality he calls Georgie. After being caught during a theft attempt at a department store, he befriends a female customer who is sympathetic to him, but his friendship soon turns into obsession.
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Twisted Nerve (1968) Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-11-12
Top Cast
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Hayley Mills
Susan Harper
Hywel Bennett
Martin (Georgie) Durnley
Billie Whitelaw
Joan Harper
Frank Finlay
Henry Durnley
Barry Foster
Gerry Henderson
Phyllis Calvert
Enid Durnley
Salmaan Peerzada
Shashie Kadir
Christian Roberts
Philip Harvey
Gretchen Franklin
Clarkie
Timothy West
Superintendant Dakin
Thorley Walters
Sir John Forrester
Russell Napier
Professor Fuller
Timothy Bateson
Mr. Groom
Basil Dignam
Doctor
Marianne Stone
Store Detective
Richard Davies
'Taffy' Evans
Release History & Theatrical Window
February 26, 1969
Wide Cinema Exhibition
June 4, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy Boulting
- Screenplay & Story
- Leo Marks, Roy Boulting
- Original Score
- Bernard Herrmann
- Original Title
- Twisted Nerve
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 52m
- Production Studios
- Charter Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy Boulting
Leo Marks, Roy Boulting, Roger Marshall, Jeremy Scott
Bernard Herrmann
Harry Waxman
Martin Charles
Frank Granat, John Boulting, George W. George
Department Leadership Roster
Roy Boulting
Director
Leo Marks
Screenplay
Roy Boulting
Screenplay
Bernard Herrmann
Original Music Composer
Frank Granat
Producer
Harry Waxman
Director of Photography
Martin Charles
Editor
George W. George
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Twisted Nerve
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Twisted Nerve about?
Martin Durnley is a young man with an infantilizing mother, resentful stepfather and an institutionalized brother with Down's syndrome. To cope, he retreats into an alternate child personality he calls Georgie. After being caught during a theft attempt at a department store, he befriends a female customer who is sympathetic to him, but his friendship soon turns into obsession.
Who directed Twisted Nerve?
Twisted Nerve was directed by Roy Boulting.
Who stars in Twisted Nerve?
The principal cast of Twisted Nerve includes Hayley Mills, Hywel Bennett, Billie Whitelaw, Frank Finlay, Barry Foster.
When was Twisted Nerve released and how long is it?
Twisted Nerve was released in 1968 with a total runtime of 1h 52m.
Who composed the musical score for Twisted Nerve?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Twisted Nerve was composed by Bernard Herrmann.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Twisted Nerve?
Twisted Nerve holds official age classifications: GB: 18 (Suitable only for adults 18 years and over.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).