@celeste_writes
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.
Working-class British housewife Myra Savage reinvents herself as a medium, holding seances in the sitting room of her home with the hidden assistance of her under-employed, asthmatic husband, Billy. In an attempt to enhance her credibility as a psychic, Myra hatches an elaborate, ill-conceived plot to kidnap a wealthy couple's young daughter so that she can then help the police "find" the missing girl.
Quick Stats
7.2
TMDB Rating
118
Votes
1h 56m
Runtime
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Budget
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Box Office
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Key Crew
DirectorBryan Forbes
WriterBryan Forbes
CinematographyGerry Turpin
ComposerJohn Barry
EditorDerek York
Production DesignRay Simm
Produced by
Allied Film MakersBeaver Films
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
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.
@priya_a
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.
Cast
Kim Stanley
Myra
Richard Attenborough
Bill
Margaret Lacey
Woman at first Seance
Marie Burke
Woman at first Seance
M
Maria Kazan
Woman at first Seance
L
Lionel Gamlin
Man at Seances
Marian Spencer
Mrs. Wintry
Godfrey James
Mrs. Clayton's Chauffeur
J
Judith Donner
Amanda
Ronald Hines
Policeman outside Clayton's
H
Hajni Biro
Maid at Clayton's
Mark Eden
Mr. Clayton
Nanette Newman
Mrs. Clayton
D
Diana Lambert
Mr. Clayton's Secretary
F
Frank Singuineau
Bus Conductor
