19558.0 / 101h 28mDrama

The Shrike

"Destined to be the most talked about Motion Picture of the Year!"

Film version of Joseph Kramm's Pulitzer Prize play, about a Broadway playwright driven to a nervous breakdown by his shrewish wife.

Quick Stats

8.0

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1h 28m

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Key Crew

DirectorJosé Ferrer

WriterKetti Frings

CinematographyWilliam H. Daniels

ComposerFrank Skinner

EditorFrank Gross

Production DesignSaul Bass

Produced by

Universal International Pictures

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Celeste Marlowe

@celeste_writes

8/10

A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.

Written Nov 12, 2024 · read original

Jonas Halberg

@jhalberg

9/10

I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.

Written Nov 8, 2024 · read original

Priya Anand

@priya_a

6/10

A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.

Written Oct 30, 2024 · read original