A writer of mystery novels creates a villain based on a notorious criminal, who escapes from prison and seeks revenge on the writer for "stealing his personality". The criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, carries out a series of murders inspired by the writer's books, while the writer, played by Sir Roger Moore, must use his wits to outsmart him and catch him in the act, with the help of a psychic fan.
The Man Who Wouldn't Die
A writer of mystery stories creates a villain inspired by a notorious criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is imprisoned. After faking his own death in a fire, the criminal escapes and seeks revenge on the writer.