POISON (perfectly titled) is something to watch, and if this isn't a "blueprint" for Hitchcock dark comedy, what is?
10 Plus Stars.
This was the first episode of the fourth season, the perfect premier story. As was the tradition, the master of suspense would occasionally direct one of the episodes himself. Hitch does a fine job here, replete with some unique chills.
Wendell Corey (one heck of a bad guy) comes off best as the arrogant co-owner of a plantation -- in the middle of no where(!)-- whose alcoholic partner believes he's "sleeping" with a poisonous snake in his bed? Best of all, these two despise each other.
The proverbial Hitchcock story that keeps on giving. Arnold Moss, plays the country doctor, recruited in the nick of time, to administer a poison to kill the snake. Watching Moss administer the drug, funneling it ever so GENTLY under the covers is shear torture. This scene will give you the creeps.
Arnold Moss, long-time stage star, was a top radio announcer and actor in his days before tv, and at one time the youngest announcer at CBS in the 1930s.
Roald Dahl wrote this gem especially for Hitchcock, who actually penned childrens books, including WILLY WONKA and the Chocolate Factory. Dahl's trademark were eccentric villains, and he created two very interesting characters here.
How this all ends... will give you a nervous chuckle.
Dedicated to us thrill seekers. SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 remastered Universal dvd box set. 4 dvds. 15 hrs 30 min. Released 2008.
10 Plus Stars.
This was the first episode of the fourth season, the perfect premier story. As was the tradition, the master of suspense would occasionally direct one of the episodes himself. Hitch does a fine job here, replete with some unique chills.
Wendell Corey (one heck of a bad guy) comes off best as the arrogant co-owner of a plantation -- in the middle of no where(!)-- whose alcoholic partner believes he's "sleeping" with a poisonous snake in his bed? Best of all, these two despise each other.
The proverbial Hitchcock story that keeps on giving. Arnold Moss, plays the country doctor, recruited in the nick of time, to administer a poison to kill the snake. Watching Moss administer the drug, funneling it ever so GENTLY under the covers is shear torture. This scene will give you the creeps.
Arnold Moss, long-time stage star, was a top radio announcer and actor in his days before tv, and at one time the youngest announcer at CBS in the 1930s.
Roald Dahl wrote this gem especially for Hitchcock, who actually penned childrens books, including WILLY WONKA and the Chocolate Factory. Dahl's trademark were eccentric villains, and he created two very interesting characters here.
How this all ends... will give you a nervous chuckle.
Dedicated to us thrill seekers. SEASON 4 EPISODE 1 remastered Universal dvd box set. 4 dvds. 15 hrs 30 min. Released 2008.