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On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf...then meets a tall dark man, Alexis, who seems to know all about such things. After more ghostly manifestations, Christine and younger sister Janet become enmeshed in the eerie artifices of Alexis; but he in turn finds himself manipulated into deeper deviltry than he had in mind... Written by
Rod Crawford <puffinus@u.washington.edu>
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In his eyes, the threat of terror! In his hands, the power to destroy!
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Trivia
Carole Landis was originally scheduled to play the part taken by
Lynn Bari, but she committed suicide a few days before shooting began.
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Quotes
Janet Burke:
Alexis, do you think I'd make a good celestial companion?
Alexis:
Darling, I think you'd be wonderful!
Janet Burke:
And we'd love each other through all eternity?
Alexis:
Oh, even longer!
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Soundtracks
"Prelude for Piano, Op. 28 Nr. 4 in E minor"
by
Frédéric Chopin
Used in orchestral music over opening credits
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This unusual little thriller, which turned up in a DVD collection of cheapie horror "classics" that I picked up, turns out to be a real discovery. Unusually fine camera-work, a smart, witty script, and good performances (especially by the feline Bey) suggest the makers took a few tips from the Val Lewton films, and maybe from Gregg Toland's cinematography on "Citizen Kane." (Note the fine deep-focus shots.) The set-up, with Bey as a dubious medium enticing a widow by claiming contact with her late husband, allows for some fun sequences involving the medium's tricky house, and some good spooky haunting scenes. All around, an enjoyable, tightly-made little treat.