Absolutely a great horror film. The English countryside setting is perfect and I think the film is enhanced in black and white (somehow black and white produces a scarier effect than color). the cast is very good and they display some fine acting. The plot is sort of easy to guess but the overall atmosphere of the film makes you forget that point. This film should be shown on some TV stations during the Halloween season. Wish they made more of this type today.
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Worth a DVD
19 October 2007
Although not one of Hammer's best films, it is a good movie. The Victorian setting (although it is supposed to take place in Paris) is very charming. Some people have criticized the use of heavy fog in Paris but I feel it adds to the eerie and mysterious atmosphere. Christopher Lee is very effective and is a hero - which is rare in early Hammer films. Hazel Court is absolutely beautiful as the heroine. The plot is interesting and moves quite well. Compared to some other old movies that have been released on DVD, this one is a winner. It is truly a film that belongs in a Hammer fan's collection. Too bad Peter Cushing was not in the film because it would have been even better. I hope some Hammer fans read this and make a plea to have the movie released on DVD. At least it could be one movie of a double feature.
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