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29 September 1972 (Sweden) moreTagline:
Niles and Holland are as close as twin brothers can be. Appearances can be deceiving... and deadly. morePlot:
Down in the farmcountry of the US two twins are born. One of them turns out to be good, while the other becomes rather evil. full summary | add synopsisAwards:
1 win moreNewsDesk:
(4 articles)
In Memoriam Robert Mulligan (From toxicshock. 23 December 2008, 11:00 PM, PST)
Robert Mulligan Dead At Age 83; Directed "To Kill A Mockingbird"
(From CinemaRetro. 22 December 2008, 8:54 AM, PST)
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* * * * out of 4. (One of the top 10 horror films of all time!) moreCast
(Complete credited cast)| Uta Hagen | ... | Ada | |
| Diana Muldaur | ... | Alexandra | |
| Chris Udvarnoky | ... | Niles Perry | |
| Martin Udvarnoky | ... | Holland Perry | |
| Norma Connolly | ... | Aunt Vee | |
| Victor French | ... | Angelini | |
| Loretta Leversee | ... | Winnie | |
| Lou Frizzell | ... | Uncle George | |
| Portia Nelson | ... | Mrs. Rowe | |
| Jenny Sullivan | ... | Torrie | |
| John Ritter | ... | Rider | |
| Jack Collins | ... | Mr. P.C. Pretty | |
| Ed Bakey | ... | Chan-yu | |
| Clarence Crow | ... | Russell |
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108 min | 100 min (FMC Library Print)Country:
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1.85 : 1 moreSound Mix:
Mono (Westrex Recording System)Certification:
UK:12 (DVD rating) | UK:X (original rating) | France:-16 | USA:PG (Approved No. 23156) | Finland:K-18 | Germany:16 | Sweden:15Filming Locations:
Murphys, California, USAFun Stuff
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As the film needed to take place during summer, the small town of Murphys, California, was substituted for shooting instead of on location in Connecticut. moreGoofs:
Anachronisms: When Niles is talking to his mother in the front yard in 1935, a jet plane is heard going overhead. moreFAQ
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Based off the book of the same name, this is a tale of two young twin boys who both appear innocent and sweet in appearance, but one of them is pure evil and is killing off all of the pesky citizens of a small mid-western town at the beginning of the 1920's.
As I said in my summary line, this is one of the best horror films to grace a movie screen. Legendary acting coach Uta Hagen turns in the kind of performance that people only dream about. It seems like she also must have helped out the rest of the cast, because everyone surronding her turns in their best work to date. The film doesn't pile on the blood, but what it lacks in blood it certainly makes up for in suspense and sheer terror. It has a dazzling array of plot developments you just don't see coming from miles away and it is equally sad, scary, and beautiful. The director just hasn't crafted a great horror film, he has crafted a truly great film. It should stand out as one of the best modern day films. I don't want to give away too much details about the film, because it could end up ruining your movie watching experience, but I will say this, it certainly is a film that should be required viewing. It was one of those films that took me by complete surprise. A totally professional production in every respect.
Rated PG; Violence.