The Vacancy (1981 film)

The Vacancy is a 1981 British television film directed by Peter Sasdy and written by Ian Kennedy Martin. The film is a psychological thriller centering on a young woman, Jenny (played by Kate O'Mara), who takes a job as a receptionist at a mysterious and isolated private clinic.

As Jenny settles into her new role, she begins to suspect that something sinister is occurring within the clinic's walls. The atmosphere is unsettling, the patients are secretive and withdrawn, and the clinic's director, Dr. Ryman (played by Alfred Burke), exhibits a cold and controlling demeanor.

The film explores themes of paranoia, isolation, and the abuse of power. Jenny's attempts to uncover the truth behind the clinic's secrets lead her down a dangerous path, forcing her to question the reality around her and to fight for her own safety. The Vacancy is noted for its suspenseful atmosphere and psychological tension, and is considered a minor entry in the British thriller genre of the early 1980s. It aired on British television but is not widely known or readily available.