A Dark Adapted Eye

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Based on author Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, A Dark Adapted Eye follows the jealous and arguably insane path of the domineering Vera Hillyard (Celia Imrie), whose obsessive need to control her sons (the older is prone to demonstrating decidedly aggressive behavior, the younger may or may not be legitimate) and daughter plays a prominent role in her own undoing. Meanwhile, her manipulative sister, Eden (Sophie Ward), ultimately provokes Vera into what the community believes to be the deliberate murder of a child.

Overview

This psychological mystery/thriller, adapted from Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, depicts a family on the edge. Two sisters, the elder obsessive Vera, and the younger, manipulative Eden, cut a path of jealousy, murder and revenge that leads to the destruction of their entire family.

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Episodes

S01E01 Episode 1

January 2, 1994
Based on author Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, A Dark Adapted Eye follows the jealous and arguably insane path of the domineering Vera Hillyard (Celia Imrie), whose obsessive need to control her sons...

S01E02 Episode 2

January 3, 1994
Based on author Ruth Rendell's novel of the same name, A Dark Adapted Eye follows the jealous and arguably insane path of the domineering Vera Hillyard (Celia Imrie), whose obsessive need to control her sons...

Cast

Celia Imrie
Celia Imrie
Vera
Helena Bonham Carter
Helena Bonham Carter
Faith Severn
Robin Ellis
Robin Ellis
John
Bernice Stegers
Bernice Stegers
Vranni
Sophie Ward
Sophie Ward
Eden
William Gaminara
William Gaminara
Andrew
Pip Torrens
Pip Torrens
Chad
Kelly Marcel
Kelly Marcel
Vera (jeune)
David Cann
David Cann
Albert March

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