Fiend, The (1972)
Date: 1972
Director: Robert Hartford-Davis
Production Company: World Arts Media
Stars: Ann Todd, Patrick Magee, Tony Beckley
Location(s): London
Region(s): London E-G
Storyline:
When a widow joins a religious sect, her unstable introverted son embarks on a mission of murder.
Additional Information:
Screen captures by Phil Wilkinson
Also known as ‘Beware My Brethren’ (US Title)
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- Capture 1
- 04 Aug 2023
The home of Birdy Wemys and her son Kenny, which has been given over to a fundamentalist religious sect called The Brethren. Rosslyn Road, Twickenham. (SD)
John Harwood found less of a tree obstruction. (SJ)
- Capture 2
- 04 Aug 2023
The shot moves to the front door of the building as the Minister preaches inside. The number 9 appears over the door. Rosslyn Road, Twickenham, (SD)
John H. pans down. (SJ)
- Capture 3
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As the mass continues, a young Girl runs through the darkened landscape.
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The Girl (Hani Borelle) pauses for breath before continuing to flee.
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The Girl takes another rest before beginning to run again from her unknown pursuer.
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Reaching the river, the terrified young woman runs through a boat yard.
- Capture 7
- 04 Aug 2023
Cut to the river on the morning following the Girl's murder. Seen from Ranelagh Drive is Twickenham Bridge carrying Twickenham Road over the River Thames.
John finds the river nautically uncluttered. (SJ)
- Capture 8
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Police arrive at a factory yard where security guard Kenny Wemys is fighting with intruders. This is the works behind Twickenham Studios which has access off Arlington Road with the railway running between Richmond and St. Margarets stations to the left and garages belonging to Howmic Court in the centre background. The access road to the site features in 'White Cargo'.
- Capture 9
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Brigitte Lynch (Madeleine Hinde) arrives at the house to tend the ailing Birdy.
- Capture 10
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Whilst performing his duties in his other job as a life guard, Kenny Wemys (Tony Beckley) looks with distaste at a Sunbather lying at the poolside without a top on. This is the public baths in the Old Deer Park on Twickenham Road in Richmond, London.
- Capture 11
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Seeing her to be a sinner, Kenny admonishes the Sunbather (Diana Chappell). The public baths still stand and are currently styled 'Pools on the Park'.
- Capture 12
- 13 Jul 2020
When he finishes his shift, Kenny apologises to the Sunbather and offers her a lift home, which is accepted. Facing south east on Ranelagh Drive in Twickenham with Twickenham Bridge crossing the background.
This shot of the location as it appears now was taken by Paul Baker.
- Capture 13
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The two sit in silence on the journey.
- Capture 14
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This is approaching St. Margarets station on St. Margarets Road in Twickenham with the corner of Amyand Park Road to the left. The location appears in 'Emergency', 'Double Bunk', 'Jungle Street', '1966's 'Alfie' and 'The Vault of Horror' amongst others.
- Capture 15
- 04 Aug 2023
As his Birdy discovers women's jewellery in her son's pockets whilst ironing, Kenny turns the corner opposite the Police Station. Rosslyn Road again. (SD)
John back at Rosslyn Road. (SJ)
- Capture 16
- 04 Aug 2023
Just past the police station, Kenny turns right. Rosslyn Road, by the corner of Riverdale Road. (SD)
John enjoys a quiet road. (SJ)
- Capture 17
- 04 Aug 2023
Arriving home, the Sunbather enters the building, only to find Kenny in her flat a few moments later. The numbers above the door indicate access to flats numbered from 26 to 36. SD advises that this is Kelvin Drive, St. Margarets in Twickenham a short cul-de-sac near the studio that's also seen in 'White Cargo', 'Not So Dusty' and 'Breakaway'.
John finds some tidy hedges. (SJ)
- Capture 18
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Kenny drives away from the Sunbather's home after meting out retribution.
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A concrete mixer reverses towards a hole before a Prostitute's body is found in the slurry as it pours from the drum.
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A CID Inspector (David Lodge) arrives to question a Commissionaire (Percy Herbert) after the Prostitute is identified.
- Capture 21
- 20 Dec 2021
Brigitte says goodbye to her boyfriend Paul (Ronald Allen) after she voices her concerns about Birdy and the sect. This is Howmic Court on Arlington Road in Twickenham spotted by Antony Blair. The location also appears in 'Sebastian' and 'Where the Bullets Fly'.
Antony matches the scene.
- Capture 22
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On his day off from work Kenny hands out leaflets advertising The Brethren. Outside Courts, in the left background, on George Street in Richmond, London.
- Capture 23
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To little effect, Kenny attempts to pass on his message to shoppers before continuing to distribute the flyers door to door. Facing north east on George Street in Richmond with the corner of Lower George Street in the right distance.
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At the cinema, Kenny approaches a Teenage Girl (Susanna East) whom he had canvassed earlier.
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Suggesting they go for a swim, the Teenage Girl undresses before coaxing Kenny to do the same. Inside Richmond's public baths on Twickenham Road.
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Kenny heads home after leaving the dead Teenager's body in a cold store.
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The Seeingeye Intelligence Service van crosses the Thames. Looking towards Richmond Road from Richmond Bridge crossing the between Richmond and St. Margarets.
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As she looks through the window while her sister Paddy searches the house, Bridget sees Kenny returning home.
- Capture 29
- 04 Aug 2023
On another occasion, Kenny drives home from work. Ranelagh Drive with Richmond Footbridge in the distance.
John found the tree-lined avenue somewhat overgrown. (SJ)
- Capture 30
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Kenny turns into the short drive at the front of the house before discovering Paddy inside.