Set in an Old Dark House, a man is murdered in his study. With his dying breath, he tells his brother of two clues to finding hidden Eastern Indian jewels that were part of a precious idol.
Is this thing worth your Saturday? Honestly, only if you have a massive soft spot for the 'Old Dark House' genre and don't mind a movie that feels like it’s running on fumes. If you want a tight, punchy thriller, look elsewhere. If you enjoy watching people walk into rooms and look surprised at curtains, you’re home. ...
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Albert Parker
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"Is this thing worth your Saturday? Honestly, only if you have a massive soft spot for the 'Old Dark House' genre and don't mind a movie that feels like it’s running on fumes. If you want a tight, punchy thriller, look elsewhere. If you enjoy watching people walk into rooms and look surprised at curtains, you’re home. The whole setup is standard issue for these types of movies. A dying guy in a study, a hidden treasure, and a family that clearly doesn't like each other much. It reminds me a bit ..."
Mabel Terry-Lewis
Lance Sieveking, Frank Atkinson, Michael Barringer, Neil Gordon
United Kingdom
