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15 May 1963 (USA)
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When it comes to love or murder ... there's no one as dangerous ... as the ... Paranoiac!
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Simon Ashby is a wealthy psychotic who is is coddled by his aunt in their palatial mansion outside of London...
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Cool thriller!
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Cast
(Credited cast) | Janette Scott | ... | Eleanor Ashby |
 | Oliver Reed | ... | Simon Ashby |
| Sheila Burrell | ... | Aunt Harriet |
| Maurice Denham | ... | John Kossett |
| Alexander Davion | ... | Tony Ashby |
| Liliane Brousse | ... | Françoise |
| Harold Lang | ... | RAF Type |
| Arnold Diamond | ||
| John Bonney | ... | Keith Kossett |
| John Stuart | ... | Williams |
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Canada:80 min | USA:80 min
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Simon Ashby:
[stumbles through the door inebriated]
Aunt Harriet: Where have you been?
Simon Ashby: [smirk on his face] I've been drinking.
[Looks at the liquor on the bar in the entryway]
Simon Ashby: Now I need to drink some more.
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Aunt Harriet: Where have you been?
Simon Ashby: [smirk on his face] I've been drinking.
[Looks at the liquor on the bar in the entryway]
Simon Ashby: Now I need to drink some more.
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Version of Brat Farrar (1986) (TV)
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Fascinating film, an exercise in understated British acting. How did I miss this flick? In 1963 I used to go to movies a lot, and surely this film played the drive-in or "B" movie circuit. Howevr, this is a wannabe "A" movie. The story is convoluted, with lots of twists and unexpected turns. Never be sure of anything in Paranoiac. There are even a couple of genuine thrill jumps along the way to the conclusion. Acting is excellent and the music works well. Best of all, Paranoiac is shot in absolutely gorgeous black and white. Since the movie was released in 1963, Oliver Reed was slim and drop-dead handsome.
No one can make suspense thrillers like the Brits. Actually, Paranoiac reminded me of Bunny Lake Is Missing and Midnight Lace. It's now available in a Hammer studios presentation box of 8 films. Since Paranoiac was one of two films in the package I had not seen, ever, I watched it as soon as I opened the package. Heartily recommended.