Bright Hair (1997)

In the heart of a tranquil country village, life takes a sinister turn when Ann Devenish, a spirited teenager with a penchant for mischief, stumbles upon the gruesome aftermath of a savage murder. The sight of the ravaged corpse sends shivers of terror coursing through her, and she flees in dread, her screams echoing through the eerily silent community. This harrowing discovery triggers a shift in Ann's behavior, transforming her from a precocious schoolgirl into an enigma, shrouded in unsettling oddities and inexplicable blackouts that span days. Her father, the town's respected building society branch manager, watches helplessly as his daughter spirals into this mysterious abyss. Ann's life takes another unexpected turn when David Miles, a charismatic writer-turned-teacher, arrives at her school. Under his intriguing influence, Ann navigates through her stormy existence, even as the town's wound from the unsolved murder remains unhealed. The illusion of normalcy shatters years later when another brutal murder rocks the community. The victim? David Miles' wife, slain in a manner chillingly reminiscent of the past atrocities. This time, the culprit is apprehended but remains eerily silent, refusing to confess to this latest horror. The village is plunged into a vortex of fear and suspicion. Could there be a copycat killer lurking amidst them? The cloud of doubt casts a dark shadow over Ann, her philandering father, and her domineering boyfriend. As the chilling mystery unfolds, one must wonder if Ann, once a vivacious teenager, could be the one drenched in bloodshed. The answer lies hidden within the unsettling labyrinth of her blackouts, her erratic behaviour, and the haunting memories of a brutal murder she wished she'd never discovered.

Bright Hair is a crime movie featuring Emilia Fox and directed by Christopher Menaul.

Bright Hair is currently streaming on Amazon Prime Video.