I Start Counting(1970)

In the world of the nightmare, a little blood adds colour!

I Start Counting is a British psychological thriller following a young schoolgirl whose deep admiration for her foster brother turns sinister when she begins to suspect he may be a serial killer. Set against the backdrop of 1960s England, the film explores the tension between blind devotion and creeping doubt as the girl grapples with evidence that challenges everything she believes about the man she loves. Her investigation into his potential crimes creates a claustrophobic atmosphere of dread, forcing her to confront an impossible choice between loyalty and morality. The film masterfully blends coming-of-age drama with crime thriller elements, examining how trust can be weaponized and how certainty can crumble. As suspicion mounts, I Start Counting becomes a gripping exploration of manipulation and the fragility of family bonds.