Solidrariol Am I Missing Something?

Doomtomylo a film so unique, intoxicating and bizarre that it not only demands another viewing, but is also forgivable as a satirical comedy where the jokes eventually take the back seat.

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Cassandra Story: It's very simple but honestly that is fine.

leethomas-11621 Saw this when it was first released, so movie has some nostalgic value for me. Its scenes of fogs, broken lifts, shadows on billowy curtains in the dark and the terrifying ending all stayed with me. It remains an incredibly well-photographed film and memorable for the presence of Doris Day too.

vincentlynch-moonoi I'm not as impressed with this film as are many of our viewers, so I am giving it a very weak "7".Let's begin with the photography. I thought lighting here was often substandard. Many times the characters appear in dark shadows. It was quite distracting.In terms of the acting, also mixed reviews from me. I have never been that impressed with Rex Harrison. And this film didn't boost his image with me. I once saw him live at an opening night at the Kennedy Center; we had seats 5 rows back from the stage and I could barely hear him; I thought it must be me; but next day in the "Washington Post" they complained about how such a great experienced actor could hardly be heard. I have long felt that Harrison made a splash at one point in his career and then coasted. Here he certainly coasted. Perhaps you have to be British.I have liked Doris Day in many films, including her more dramatic roles. In particular, I liked her in "The Man Who Knew Too Much". Here she does "okay", but this is far from her best role.I always sort of liked John Gavin, but even I admit he sometimes seems a bit wooden. The wonderful Myrna Loy has a supporting role her as Doris Day's aunt. To me, her role was ruined by some lousy dialog, and it seemed to me she had lost her touch. I was happy to see another veteran actor in a supporting role here -- Herbert Marshall. Unfortunately, he was way past his prime here, and it was not a very good part. Unfortunately, Roddy McDowell is here, as well; I never thought he was very good.The plot...well, they did a really good job of shining the light of suspicion on several of the supporting characters, although, quite frankly, I think most of us knew who the villain was in the first 15 minutes of the film.Look, this is a decent film, probably worth watching for most people who like the genre or Doris Day, but it's no great shakes.

lucyrfisher Doris's costumes are high fashion - but unfortunately it was a bad fashion year. They were aiming for the 20s and achieving only hats like inverted flower pots. The colour is vivid, but it makes everyone look over made-up - and a little too old. Back in those days, women were always being warned against being "hysterical" (complaining, displaying any emotion). You either kept a stiff upper lip or collapsed completely, as Doris does here. It gets a bit boring. I'd give top marks to their luxurious but rather vulgar flat, full of heavy antiques - and a textured, mirrored wall. Myrna Loy's straw hat has to be seen to be believed. And wasn't 50s ballet dull? Acting-wise, darling Hermione Baddeley comes off best. Norah the maid is a close second. The last scene owes a lot to 32 Paces to Baker Street, and the whole film takes place in the same Hollywood London. Preston's offices are opposite Lambeth Palace, but you can see Westminster Abbey from the windows. And the London airport bus is bound for Dublin! Doris goes to bed in full slap every night - and why do people in films never have any bedclothes?

JLRMovieReviews Doris Day is hearing voices. To be precise, one voice. And, he says he wants to kill her. But, the rub is - no one believes her. Her husband, the police. Her Aunt Bea wants to, but the more hysterical Doris gets, the more she doubts her. This film is so well made, it feels like a Hitchcock film, and it boasts an outstanding cast, including Rex Harrison, who plays her husband, John Gavin, who gives one of his most relaxed and natural performances of his career, Roddy MacDowell, Herbert Marshall, Myrna Loy as her Aunt Bea, and John Williams and Anthony Dawson, both from Hitchcock's Dial M for Murder. It's been said that Doris Day swore off films like this, after completing this, due to it being physically exhausting and I can see why. Her breakdown is very real and she gives one of her most challenging and convincing acting jobs in her career here. She said she had to tap into her feelings and her pain from her abusive first marriage to really bring out the tears, and they flow! The staircase scene is where she really loses it. I have nothing negative to say about this terrifying winner! It may not win any awards, but it hits all the right buttons. For a suspenseful film with great stars and real class, this is the film for you.