"A man is unable to save his father from a fire that kills him and disfigures his sister. Sent away to a mental institution for evaluation, the man returns later to take up residence at his sister's home. Psychosomatically blinded by the incident, the man struggles with his life daily but finds things harder for him, when strange incidents begin to happen to him that has people doubting his sanity. Is it someone with a vendetta against him or is it something far more sinister?" according to the DVD sleeve's synopsis.
Psycho-acting Anthony Perkins (as Allen) is good, gradually building up sympathy for his character's questionable point of view. Scarred sister Julie Harris (as Katherine) and girlfriend Joan Hackett (as Olive) provide fine support. Yet, this TV movie squanders everything in its final seconds, as the title "How Awful About Allen" is reprised. It's difficult to comprehend what is being suggested; perhaps, it was meant to stifle the previous predictability. Good cast, though.
**** How Awful About Allan (9/22/70) Curtis Harrington ~ Anthony Perkins, Julie Harris, Joan Hackett
Psycho-acting Anthony Perkins (as Allen) is good, gradually building up sympathy for his character's questionable point of view. Scarred sister Julie Harris (as Katherine) and girlfriend Joan Hackett (as Olive) provide fine support. Yet, this TV movie squanders everything in its final seconds, as the title "How Awful About Allen" is reprised. It's difficult to comprehend what is being suggested; perhaps, it was meant to stifle the previous predictability. Good cast, though.
**** How Awful About Allan (9/22/70) Curtis Harrington ~ Anthony Perkins, Julie Harris, Joan Hackett