The Hidden Room

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Paul A @ScattiAtti Jan 17, 2026 Never seen this film before, loved it. A forerunner of the later gorefests but more riveting See more Ken R @RT36478503 Jan 28, 2022 Obsession – What Pushes A Man Over The Edge? Now here's a fascinating story! How to commit the perfect murder using some inventive twists. The method may sound too weird to be given much attention but in the hands of such professional filmmakers, it presents as a highly entertaining and suspenseful classic. For an English independent production it certainly has colorful credentials; One of America's best noir Directors Edward Dmytryk, is in Britain on a work visa following his appearance before the House of un-American Activities Committee (UKs gain USAs loss) He accepts a commission from Nat Bronstein of Sovereign Productions. Bronstein was preparing to produce a movie of Australian writer Alex Coppel's (Vertigo '58) novel ‘A Man About A Dog'. Coppel had studied Medicine before turning to writing so had knowledge of his intended offbeat subject. Italian composer Nino Rota who, in the same year, composed the score for the UKs highly regarded "The Glass Mountain" also supplies this films score. British director/cinematographer C.M.Pennington Richards works superbly with noir specialist Dmytryk - creating moody B/W atmospheric shots that compliment the films moodiness. An excellent, controlled performance by Robert Newton as a psychiatrist, is the pushed-to-the-limit, would be murderer and he's well supported by sterling British beauty Sally Gray as his wayward wife. Unusual as it may be, this rarity makes for some compelling viewing and ranks well among those cleverly written oddities that too often, are lost in the vaults of time. Maybe it's time for a re-mastering of this classic. See more Oct 15, 2021 Stumbled across this oldie. Great suspense from start to finish. Loved it. See more Jul 31, 2018 A wonderful, tight drama that begins with a British gentleman (Robert Newton) turning up unexpectedly to surprise his wife (Sally Gray) and her American lover (Phil Brown). Angered by her string of infidelities, he's planned the perfect revenge, but I won't describe the plot further. I loved the intelligent, British dialogue put side by side with a truly dark crime. The performances are fine, and director Edward Dmytryk creates a nice noir feeling. The detective played by Naunton Wayne is a forerunner of Columbo, turning up to ask 'one more question' with a veneer of innocence, but flashing his understanding and unnerving the culprit. A hidden gem. See more Jul 5, 2013 a jolly little thriller, Newton is outstanding as a clever killer. Ginsburg is a close relative to Columbo with his deceptive demeanor and all those "one more thing" questions. See more Feb 26, 2013 Tense and Claustrophobic Thriller Well-Directed By Dmytryk--Brilliantly conceived and realised film noir!! See more Read all reviews

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