I struggle to agree with the predominantly negative reviews of this episode, I really enjoyed this episode. There have been a few Gothic Midsomer episodes, and this ranks as one of the best. A really good story, involving two sisters fighting for Hollywood, betrayal and family secrets. Two superb performances, Dame Harriet Walter and Sinéad Cusack both excellent, the latter perhaps stealing the show as the embittered Stella. Wonderful production values, great costumes, I loved the horror cutaways, and in fairness some of the films they were imitating really were that corny. The climax was wonderfully theatrical, superbly played out. Some nice lighter touches, Pearce Quigley's character was amusing.
A strong Gothic episode, 8/10
A strong Gothic episode, 8/10