An imaginative boy witnesses an assassination and becomes the prey in Malta's sun-drenched streets.
SUDDEN TERROR
Witnessing an assassination, a boy claims the assassins are hunting him. With his older sister, the pair escape numerous attacks and are aided by their grandfather and a resourceful young bystander even under the spectre of martial law.
Sudden Terror is a 1970 British crime thriller directed by John Hough about a boy in Malta who witnesses an assassination and is pursued by the killers while trying to convince others of the truth.
Synopsis
Why Cult
The film uses the island of Malta as a vibrant backdrop, giving its chase sequences a unique Mediterranean flavor.
An 11-year-old's wild imagination collides with real danger in a story that twists the familiar 'boy who cried wolf' setup.
The villains are not your garden-variety crooks, but rogue policemen, adding an unsettling edge to the pursuit.
Known for delivering tension and atmosphere, John Hough injects the film with his signature suspense and sharp pacing.
Questions from the Vault
What is Sudden Terror about? +
Sudden Terror follows an imaginative boy in Malta who witnesses an assassination and finds himself hunted by the killers as he tries to convince others of what he saw.
Who directed Sudden Terror? +
Sudden Terror was directed by John Hough.
How long is Sudden Terror? +
Sudden Terror has a runtime of 91 minutes.
What genre is Sudden Terror? +
Sudden Terror is a crime, drama, and thriller film.
Where can I watch Sudden Terror? +
Sudden Terror is available to stream on SassyFlix.
