

Is it worth the time? If you like old, slightly nasty dramas where people sit around looking miserable and plotting, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. It’s got a weird energy that keeps it from being boring, even when the plot drags a bit in the middle. If you need your movies to be heartwarming or have a clear m...

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Comparing the cinematic DNA and archive impact of two defining moments in cult history.

Marion Gering

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"Is it worth the time? If you like old, slightly nasty dramas where people sit around looking miserable and plotting, you’ll probably get a kick out of this. It’s got a weird energy that keeps it from being boring, even when the plot drags a bit in the middle. If you need your movies to be heartwarming or have a clear moral compass, stay far away. This one is pretty dark. Charles Laughton is the real anchor here. He plays this role with a kind of quiet, sweaty menace that makes you feel genuinel..."

Peter Brocco
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