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A widowed father finds love. His kids know something he doesn't. Trust them.
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The Dance (1999)

domestic dreadslow-burn paranoia90s TV movie

Overview

DramaThriller

When a widowed father meets a new dance partner, his children react badly. Are they just missing their mother, or is there another reason for their reaction?

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Content warning
dancesingle parent

Standout Aspects

Acting

Katie Lyons' Marie — charming surface, something off underneath.

Writing

65 minutes, zero fat. Every family dinner scene weaponized.

Best for:Solo: Quiet night when you want unease, not jump scares.·Rewatch: Second viewing catches every wrong glance Marie gives.
Heads up:Emotional: Children processing maternal grief while father moves on.·Disturbing: Psychological manipulation of a vulnerable family.
Richard Clark

Director

Richard Clark

ReleasedNov 2, 1999
Runtime1h 5m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Paceslow
Intensitymedium
Tonedark
Feelheavy

Top Cast

Douglas Hodge

Douglas Hodge

Mike Swift

Katie Lyons

Katie Lyons

Marie

Jack Pierce

Jack Pierce

Davie

Jemima Rooper

Jemima Rooper

Anne

Christine Tremarco

Christine Tremarco

Deborah

Angela Walsh

Angela Walsh

Joy

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Richard Clark directed this obscure British TV movie between episodes of 'The Bill' and 'Holby City' — it barely exists online.

Insight

The 65-minute runtime mirrors classic 'Play for Today' format, suggesting this was pitched as psychological drama, not exploitation — which makes the third act hit harder.

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