@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.
In the Deep South of the 1930s, Rose is taken in by the Hillyer family to serve as housemaid so that she can avoid falling into a life of prostitution. Her appearence and personality is such that all men fall for her, and she knows it. She can't help herself from getting into trouble with men.
Quick Stats
6.2
TMDB Rating
82
Votes
1h 52m
Runtime
$7.5M
Budget
$6.3M
Box Office
84%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorMartha Coolidge
WriterCalder Willingham
CinematographyJohnny E. Jensen
ComposerElmer Bernstein
EditorSteven Cohen
Production DesignJohn Vallone
Produced by
Seven Arts PicturesCarolco Pictures
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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
Laura Dern
Rose
Robert Duvall
Mr. Hillyer
Diane Ladd
Mrs. Hillyer
Lukas Haas
Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer
John Heard
Older Willcox "Buddy" Hillyer
Kevin Conway
Dr. Martinson
Robert John Burke
Dave Wilkie
Lisa Jakub
Frances "Dolly" Hillyer
E
Evan Lockwood
Warren "Waski" Hillyer
M
Matthew Sutherland
Billy
D
D. Anthony Pender
Foster
D
David E. Scarborough
Horton
R
Robin Dale Robertson
Young Salesman
G
General Fermon Judd Jr.
Shadrack
Richard K. Olsen
Chief of Police
