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Experiment in Terror

  • 19621962
  • Not RatedNot Rated
  • 2h 3m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
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Glenn Ford, Lee Remick, and Stefanie Powers in Experiment in Terror (1962)
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A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him steal a large sum from her bank.A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him steal a large sum from her bank.A man with an asthmatic voice telephones and assaults clerk Kelly Sherwood at home and coerces her into helping him steal a large sum from her bank.
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
5.2K
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  • Director
    • Blake Edwards
  • Writers
    • Gordon Gordon(screen play)
    • Mildred Gordon(novel "Operation Terror")
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Lee Remick
    • Stefanie Powers
Top credits
  • Director
    • Blake Edwards
  • Writers
    • Gordon Gordon(screen play)
    • Mildred Gordon(novel "Operation Terror")
  • Stars
    • Glenn Ford
    • Lee Remick
    • Stefanie Powers
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 81User reviews
    • 55Critic reviews
    • 69Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination

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    Experiment In Terror
    Trailer 2:46
    Experiment In Terror

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    Glenn Ford and Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Glenn Ford and Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Glenn Ford and Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Dennis Falt in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Glenn Ford in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Glenn Ford and Roy Poole in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Harvey Evans and Stefanie Powers in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Lee Remick in Experiment in Terror (1962)
    Stefanie Powers in Experiment in Terror (1962)

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    Glenn Ford
    Glenn Ford
    • John Ripleyas John Ripley
    Lee Remick
    Lee Remick
    • Kelly Sherwoodas Kelly Sherwood
    Stefanie Powers
    Stefanie Powers
    • Toby Sherwoodas Toby Sherwood
    Roy Poole
    Roy Poole
    • Bradas Brad
    Ned Glass
    Ned Glass
    • Popcornas Popcorn
    Anita Loo
    • Lisa Soongas Lisa Soong
    Patricia Huston
    Patricia Huston
    • Nancy Ashtonas Nancy Ashton
    Gilbert Green
    Gilbert Green
    • Special Agentas Special Agent
    Clifton James
    Clifton James
    • Capt. Morenoas Capt. Moreno
    Al Avalon
    • Man Who Picks Up Kellyas Man Who Picks Up Kelly
    William Bryant
    William Bryant
    • Chuckas Chuck
    Dick Crockett
    Dick Crockett
    • FBI Agent #1as FBI Agent #1
    James Lanphier
    James Lanphier
    • Landlordas Landlord
    Ross Martin
    Ross Martin
    • Red Lynchas Red Lynch
    Joanne Bahris
    • Tourist at Fishermans Wharfas Tourist at Fishermans Wharf
    • (uncredited)
    James T. Callahan
    James T. Callahan
    • FBI Agentas FBI Agent
    • (uncredited)
    Bob Carraher
    • Police Lieutenantas Police Lieutenant
    • (uncredited)
    Mario Cimino
    • Cook at The Hangoutas Cook at The Hangout
    • (uncredited)
    • Director
      • Blake Edwards
    • Writers
      • Gordon Gordon(screen play) (novel "Operation Terror")
      • Mildred Gordon(novel "Operation Terror") (screen play)
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      As of 2018, Kelly's house at 120 St. Germain Ave. in San Francisco is still standing with the same architecture.
    • Goofs
      In the baseball double play scene, the Los Angeles Dodgers' batter hitting the double play ground ball is #12, but, the runner getting thrown out at first base is #55.
    • Quotes

      Garland Humphrey 'Red' Lynch: Your sister's all right.

      Toby Sherwood: You said she was dying.

      Garland Humphrey 'Red' Lynch: I had to find some way to get you here. Take off your clothes. You want me to take them off for you?

      Toby Sherwood: [shakes her head]

      Garland Humphrey 'Red' Lynch: Then take them off.

    • Crazy credits
      The end credits only list one person, the actor who played the villain, followed by "The End"
    • Connections
      Edited into The Green Fog (2017)
    • Soundtracks
      Nancy
      (uncredited)

      Written by Henry Mancini

      Performed by Jimmy Rowles

    User reviews81

    Review
    Top review
    9/10
    Did this inspire David Lynch?
    Just saw this movie for the first time and the DVD transfer just released is fine.

    From the moment this film opens, I couldn't help but wonder how many times Lynch has seen this movie. Those of you who've seen Experiment should know what I mean.

    The score, the angles, the subdued dialogue all help to create one heck of a moody, brooding piece of work. I couldn't agree more with some of the other IMDB comments here...this is a great piece of film noir, if not the last great piece of film noir for a particular generation!

    What I so admire about classic film-making from years past is how directors, like Blake in this instance, don't or couldn't resort to gratuitous blood and nudity to creat atmosphere. Unlike Lynch, who exploits graphic gore and nudity, Blake thrills with mere thoughts of sexual deviency and violence.

    The opening scene to Experiment is one I shall not forget soon! As our villain forces himself on Remick and proceeds to dirty her ears with the filth of what he could do to her is just simply incredible film-making. It reminded me of the scene from Lynch's Wild at Heart where Dafoe's character has Dern's character in his filthy clutches. Except in Experiment, I think it works even better...why? Because there were no profane words or over-the-top characterizations, just simple text and superb acting that later matches a villain who seems quite normal as he strolls the streets of San Fran. I really believed the characters in this film...Blake puts everyone in context.

    Congrats to Blake Edwards on his only serious movie...I wish you had done more! And, Mancini is as sly as ever on the score. I could go on and on. Suffice it to say, I really enjoyed this movie and am happy to have it as part of my DVD collection. Although, I'd love to see Criterion get a hold of this one...I'd love to learn more about the history of this film.
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    • jwaterman
    • Jul 10, 2003

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    • Release date
      • May 1962 (Canada)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Languages
      • English
      • Cantonese
    • Also known as
      • Operacija teror
    • Filming locations
      • Candlestick Park - 602 Jamestown Avenue, San Francisco, California, USA
    • Production company
      • Geoffrey-Kate Productions
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 3 minutes
    • Color
      • Black and White
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1

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