The Willow Bend Mystery

The Willow Bend Mystery is an Australian television series that aired on ABC in 1983. It was originally broadcast as a five part series and later combined into a film titled The Mesmerist. It was produced by the Tasmanian Film Corporation.

Synopsis

Kay suspects her mother's new boyfriend has hypnotic powers.

Cast

Robin Ramsay as Adrian
Rowena Wallace as Linda
Michelle Jarman as Kay
Lindsay Arnold as Bernard
Adam Garnett as Ian
Ursula Granville as Aunt Emma
Hazel Alger as Aunt Evelyn

Reception

Jason Dasey of the Sydney Morning Herald was very critical of the show, finishing his review "The only aspect about this series that is at all tolerable is the Tasmanian scenery, which is only half-spoilt by the poor video tape."