In England, Ellen Wheeler (Elizabeth Taylor) wakes up in a stormy night. From her home, she sees a murdered man in the empty mansion next door. Her husband John can't tell but she convinces him to call the police. They don't find anything. Inspector Walker leads the case. Ellen is frantic, haunted by a past incident. Her friend Sarah Cooke is keeping close. Everybody is uncertain.
This is adapted from a play. It has elements of Rear Window and Gaslight. The overwrought acting from Taylor is a bit too much. The movie is also hinting too hard. The material needs a lighter touch. The nightmarish recalls are also a bit wonky. Nevertheless, it has a good central mystery in an old fashion way. I like the idea of the twist but I'm not sure if it makes actual sense. There has to be a better way to wrap everything up.
This is adapted from a play. It has elements of Rear Window and Gaslight. The overwrought acting from Taylor is a bit too much. The movie is also hinting too hard. The material needs a lighter touch. The nightmarish recalls are also a bit wonky. Nevertheless, it has a good central mystery in an old fashion way. I like the idea of the twist but I'm not sure if it makes actual sense. There has to be a better way to wrap everything up.