Irene is unhappy because her lawyer husband Dr. Leuttern never has time for her.
Is this for you? If you have a weird itch for 1930s German melodrama, you might find something to chew on here. If you’re looking for a tight, logical thriller, stay far away. This is the kind of movie that assumes you’ll just go along with every massive leap in logic because the characters look good in their suits. H...
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"Is this for you? If you have a weird itch for 1930s German melodrama, you might find something to chew on here. If you’re looking for a tight, logical thriller, stay far away. This is the kind of movie that assumes you’ll just go along with every massive leap in logic because the characters look good in their suits. Honestly, the whole thing feels like a stage play that refused to leave the room. Everything hinges on Irene being incredibly naive and Mac Norris being the most obvious villain to ..."
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