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From the collections of the BFI and its partner archives, a host of rarely seen British thrillers highlighting Britain's often idiosyncratic take on the genre.
From gritty London noir to murderous melodramas and obscure amateur works, this collection will open your eyes to a world of unseen British thrills.
Dear MurdererDear Murderer
Drama194794 mins
A frosty Greta Gynt goes head to head with jealous husband Eric Portman in this pitch-black British noir.
EnemyEnemy
Thriller197660 mins
Frightening events unfold that may or may not be figments of Marigold’s imagination.
CrosstrapCrosstrap
Drama196262 mins
Stuck out in the country, two rival gangs fight it out with increasing savagery.
Good-Time GirlGood-Time Girl
Crime194892 mins Location: Islington
Find out what happens when a good girl goes bad in this controversial post-war Brit noir thriller starring Jean Kent.
Trapped by the London SharksTrapped by the London Sharks
Comedy191683 minsSilent
Nefarious nightclub hosts blackmail a drunkard into fleecing their customers
Trapped by the MormonsTrapped by the Mormons
Drama192292 minsSilent
Unscrupulous criminals in the Manchester suburbs abuse the Mormon faith to lure young women away from their families.
The Silent HouseThe Silent House
Crime192982 minsSilent
Spooky house thriller directed by Walter Forde, replete with secret panels and snake-filled rooms.
The Woman from ChinaThe Woman from China
Action and Adventure193176 minsSilent
A young woman is persuaded to help a Chinese businessman to kidnap a naval officer in this fun and outrageous British thriller.
A Bid for FortuneA Bid for Fortune
Drama191784 minsSilent
Master criminal Dr Nikola seeks a Chinese curio that promises eternal life and world domination
The Gold ExpressThe Gold Express
Crime195558 mins
Claustrophobic train-set comedy-thriller with a gang of crooks intent on stealing a gold shipment on a Scotland to London express.
The Ghost TrainThe Ghost Train
Comedy193139 mins
Surviving footage of the first sound version of Arnold Ridley's famous railway station comedy thriller
Escape from BroadmoorEscape from Broadmoor
Thriller194839 mins Location: Hampstead
An escaped murderer faces the vengeful spirit of the woman he killed in this 'psychic mystery' British B-movie.
Revenge!Revenge!
Drama19044 minsSilent
Early film: The life of a gentleman farmer is turned upside down when he discovers his wife in the arms of the local asylum's chief warder.
CoaminumCoaminum
Amateur film193417 minsSilent Location: Nottingham
A biplane, car chase and steam express train all feature in this pre-war 16mm thriller that stretches the ambition and art of the amateur film maker.
RetributionRetribution
Amateur film193117 minsSilent Location: Bournemouth
Sheila sees the folly of her ways when husband, John, is to be hanged for murdering her paramour, but once trusty Bill from the CID is on the case, the real killer is soon unmasked
The Broken SwastikaThe Broken Swastika
Amateur film193213 minsSilent Location: Bournemouth
In this bizarre 1932 short film produced by the Bournemouth Cine Society, a swastika pendant becomes a plot device in a kidnapping drama.
Falsely MurderedFalsely Murdered
Amateur film196022 mins Location: Harrow
Nail-biting amateur thriller in Pinner tells the story of a suspicious husband who may not have got the right man.
The DiamondThe Diamond
Amateur film193814 minsSilent
A gem-smuggling conspiracy drives an entertaining and unusually accomplished amateur fiction.
Bank RobbersBank Robbers
Amateur film195711 minsSilent Location: Queensbury
The excitement of making this crime caper is clearly seen in the acting of these kids from a village junior school, as they chase the robbers across fields overlooking the Dales.
Smugglers BewareSmugglers Beware
Amateur film193828 minsSilent Location: Ingoldisthorpe
Thrilling pirate adventure made by a preparatory schoolmaster and starring some of his schoolchildren, who apprehend dangerous smugglers.
Smugglers' CaveSmugglers' Cave
Amateur film193716 minsSilent Location: Cornwall
A map that leads to treasure and trouble: John, Mary and Anne go in search of Jack Mundy's loot only to find that his map wasn't quite complete.
Good TurnersGood Turners
Amateur film193714 minsSilent Location: Eltham
A pair of kidnappers are no match for the derring-do Boy Scouts of Eltham - in this amateur action thriller from the Eltham Cine Society
Fatal ShotFatal Shot
Amateur film19317 minsSilent Location: Kingsgate Bay
This gruesome tale from the Barnes Brothers is a warning to parents as a young child falls prey to a band of cliff dwelling murderous outlaws
HuntedHunted
Amateur film19598 mins Location: Surrey
There are echoes of Fritz Lang in this short film about a shadowy figure following a child through woodland - but what is his true purpose?
It Happened ThusIt Happened Thus
Amateur film193713 minsSilent Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
A valuable necklace is stolen – but where is the thief?
A Pocketful of FearA Pocketful of Fear
Amateur film196311 minsSilent Location: West Boldon
Buckle up for some asphalt angst on a tense 1960s road trip on and off the A19.
.. And Other Stories.. And Other Stories
Amateur film19797 mins Location: Eastbourne
A sophisticated bookish blonde proves to be a murderer’s nemesis in this atmospheric thriller-with-a-twist from the Eastbourne Cine Group
Pink ShirtsPink Shirts
Amateur film193616 minsSilent Location: Plas Newydd
Catapult-wielding democrats take on wader-wearing fascists in this ‘Plas Newydd’ drama filmed by the Marquis of Anglesey.
Birthday For PeterBirthday For Peter
Amateur film19589 minsSilent Location: Sevenoaks
Peter’s birthday is one his suffering parents would rather forget in this harrowing film from the Sevenoaks Cine Society
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