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Directed by Daniel Petrie, Mousey (1974) is a gripping thriller set in Halifax, Nova Scotia. The main character, biology teacher George Anderson, earned the nickname ‘Mousey’ from his students due to his inability to dissect a frog. But when he discovers that the child his wife is carrying is not his own, he tracks her down to Montreal with intentions of seeking revenge on both her and her lover.

Duel (1971), an American telefilm directed by Steven Spielberg, follows the story of David Mann, a middle-aged salesman on a business trip in the Mojave Desert. While driving his Plymouth Valiant sedan, Mann encounters an old tanker truck that is driving slowly. After passing the truck, it suddenly speeds up and then returns to its slow pace. This pattern continues as Mann passes the truck again and it honks its horn. Frustrated, Mann stops at a gas station where the truck pulls in next to him. The driver’s identity remains hidden with only their boots visible to Mann. In an attempt to diffuse his tense situation, ...