A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
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- Director
- Writers
- Brian De Palma(screenplay)
- Louisa Rose(screenplay)
- Stars
- Director
- Writers
- Brian De Palma(screenplay)
- Louisa Rose(screenplay)
- Stars
- Awards
- 1 nomination
William Finley
- Emil Breton
- (as Bill Finley)
Cathy Berry
- Lobster child
- (uncredited)
Olympia Dukakis
- Louise Wilanski
- (uncredited)
Art Evans
- African Room Waiter
- (uncredited)
Catherine Gaffigan
- Arlene
- (uncredited)
Justine Johnston
- Elaine D'Anna
- (uncredited)
James Mapes
- Guard
- (uncredited)
Laun Maurer
- Druggist
- (uncredited)
Bob Melvin
- Extra
- (uncredited)
Burt Richards
- Hospital Attendant
- (uncredited)
- Director
- Writers
- Brian De Palma(screenplay) (original story)
- Louisa Rose(screenplay)
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Did you know
- TriviaTo indicate the musical effects he wanted, Brian De Palma put together an edit of his film that was dubbed with music from the films of the composer he most wanted to hire, Bernard Herrmann. While he was showing it to Herrmann, the composer stopped him with, "Young man, I cannot watch your film while I'm listening to Marnie - vaarallisella tiellä (1964)."
- GoofsAfter leaving Danielle's apartment, Grace and her mother exit that building and Grace's mother suggests she should change clothes. Grace then reenters the lobby of the same building, to go up to her own apartment. Although it may not be apparent, Grace and Danielle live in the same apartment complex, in the same building. The former "Alexander Hamilton" - now 36 Hamilton Avenue - in Staten Island is an H-shaped building, meaning apartments on its inner courts face each other across two courtyards. Therefore Grace has a view across one of the courtyards directly into Danielle's windows. In addition, the elevators that characters take to and from both apartments are identical.
- Quotes
Crazy Woman: Did you know that the germs can come through the wires? I never call and I *never* answer. It's a good way to get sick. Very, very sick... That's how I got so sick! SOMEONE CALLED ME ON THE TELEPHONE!
- Alternate versionsFor the original 1973 UK cinema release cuts were made by the BBFC to edit the violent stabbing of Phillip Woode. All later releases were fully uncut.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Kauhua katsomossa (1984)
Review
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An Example of the REAL De Palma
De Palma don't make 'em like this anymore. Brilliant, creepy psychological thriller concerning French-Canadian twin sisters Danielle and Dominique (Margot Kidder). One is seemingly normal and one is seemingly insane. One is an actress who, while on a game show, wins dinner with one of its contestants, Philip (Lisle Wilson). The two have an enjoyable time, and even end up spending the night together back at her apartment. The next day, Philip awakens to the two sisters arguing in the next room. Danielle then asks Philip to go into town and purchase some more medicine for her. He does so and, out of the kindness of his heart, purchases a birthday cake for the sisters, since today is their birthday. Upon his return, the thrills begin and Jennifer Salt decides to investigate these weird goings-on. SISTERS is a very eerie thriller from Brian De Palma which features his outstanding scriptwriting/direction, Paul Hirsch's top-notch editing, Bernard Hermann's welcome nerve-jangling score, not to mention the awesome split-screen, enabling us to see two events at one time. Despite the ultimately strange conclusion, the film is a creeper and not to be missed. 9/10
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- jonpd
- Oct 28, 2002
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- Budget
- $500,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $318,348
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