A young couple attends a masked ball before their planned secret elopement. Suddenly everything goes wrong when the young woman is abducted and held hostage by a crazed attacker.
Is this worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you like black-and-white stuff that feels like it was filmed in a basement. If you want a tight, punchy thriller, look elsewhere. But if you’re a sucker for old costumes and people running through hallways looking genuinely panicked, you might find something to ...
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"Is this worth your time? Honestly, it depends on how much you like black-and-white stuff that feels like it was filmed in a basement. If you want a tight, punchy thriller, look elsewhere. But if you’re a sucker for old costumes and people running through hallways looking genuinely panicked, you might find something to like here. Skip it if you need logic to drive the plot. If you’re like me and sometimes just enjoy the vibe of an old mystery, stay for a bit. The Setup The whole elopement angle..."
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