Correcting a blind spot in my classic cinema history.
Somehow I never got around to watching this until now.
It is quite the trip! I loved a LOT of it, but I do think that even though it is barely over an hour long, it could use a snip here or there.
The cast is phenomenal! Ernest Thesiger and Eva Moore especially. Their quirky performance as Horace and Rebecca made the film for me.
The Old Dark House
Beware the night!
Rating
3.5 (1)
Release Date
10/20/1932Runtime
70 minsOverview
In a remote region of Wales, five travelers beset by a relentless storm find shelter in an old mansion.
Status
ReleasedOriginal Language
EnglishBudget
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How It Feels
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A masterclass in atmospheric dread, where the real horror lurks not just in the creaking shadows of a decrepit manor, but in the prejudices and secrets of both its inhabitants and guests. The storm outside is almost merciful compared to the psychological turmoil within.
Mood
UnsettlingDread-soakedClaustrophobicParanoid
Themes
FamilyIsolation
Tone
Earnest
Pacing
Meditative
Look
Black and whiteFormalistHigh-contrast
Structure
Single location
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Graphic violenceBody horror
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