Brimstone and Treacle
1987
73 min
en
The Bates care for their severely disabled daughter Pattie. Martin arrives at their door claiming to be her college friend. He charms them into accepting him as a lodger and carer for Pattie, but Martin is not all he seems.
Drama
Horror
TV Movie
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