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Tag: mystery

‘Follow Me Quietly’ (1949): Creepy, unsettling noir is worth revisiting

Strange, unsettling film noir mystery, with a disturbing subtext.

February 22, 2022September 27, 2024 Movies & DrinksLeave a comment

‘Hollywood Story’ (1951): A clever little noir mystery

Or….Sunset Boulevard and On the Waterfront redux! 

September 28, 2020September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks3 Comments

‘Night Watch’ (1973): Classic whodunnit with a savage, bloody twist that will shock you

In honor of Elizabeth Taylor’s birthday (as of this writing), Movies & Drinks thought it an ideal time to look at her 1973 thriller from AVCO Embassy Pictures, Night Watch—one of Miss Taylor’s less-successful mid-career outings that should have put her back on top with both critics and ticket buyers.

February 27, 2019September 23, 2024 Movies & Drinks5 Comments

‘The Night Walker’ (1964): Well-crafted, gauzy, ethereal suspense

More 1960s vintage horror from William Castle.

December 18, 2018September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks2 Comments

‘Berserk!’ (1968): Bizarre, hazy murder mystery with an early giallo feel

Joan Crawford goes to the circus…and it’s a grotesque treat for kids of all ages!

October 30, 2018September 25, 2024 Movies & Drinks1 Comment

‘A Study in Terror’ (1966): Delightfully naughty, gory ’60s exploitation romp!

A blood-soaked, ripping 1960s Sherlock Holmes yarn where the Baker Street detective battles history’s most notorious serial killer.

April 17, 2018September 26, 2024 Movies & Drinks7 Comments

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