Curiosity
propels two teens, Meg and Nath (Allene Roberts and Lon McCallister) to explore
an apparently abandoned house in the countryside.
Of course they are warned to stay away from the secluded place.
Director: Delmer Daves Producer: Sol Lesser
Reviewer:
terracesider -
- January 10, 2007 Subject: Must see film: Edward G. Robinson turns in one of his greatest performances, the work of
a master craftsman and artist at the peak of his powers. Obviously he has a dark
secret but: did it happen to his character or to somebody else;is his horror
real or imagined; is he sane or mad? Robinson conveys all these possibilities in
turn, as though he is deliberately toying with the audience. We are none the
wiser till quite late in the film.
As Arnesky implies, below, Robinson gets the direction and photography his
performance deserves. There is also solid support throughout.
Five stars and then some.
Reviewer: Arensky
-
- December 5, 2006 Subject: Is the seat of your pants
stuck to the chair?
This is a mystery that will keep you glued to your seat. Family secrets abound
-- red herrings swim by in virtual schools. Edward G. Robinson is at his best in
the kind of film he should have been making all along -- at least after he
completed "Little Caesar." Marvelously written, directed and
photographed, "The Red House" will more than satisfy even the most
discriminating mystery lover. I gave it five stars, but it deserves 10.
Reviewer: twainbough
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- November 28, 2006 Subject: Great Film, Great Cast,
Beautiful to Look At! The Red House, a title as simplistic as the plot is deep, this film is
definitely as close to FIVE STARS as a film can be without being five stars. The
women are absolutely gorgeous. The fact the film is black and white only makes
them more alluring. A starring role for Edward G. Robinson. A beautiful Julie
London and Judith Anderson, vying for the attention of a hard-working country
boy. The beauty of the cast is only the beginning of what makes this film
spectacular. The secrets are many, and they mount up quickly. You may think you
know the answers right off, then you find out you only knew a few. There are
easy secrets to guess, but the hard ones will come at you like a punch in the
gut. Then, there are the implications. Most of which won't be addressed by the
movie. But they titilate the mind. At one hour, forty minutes, The Red House is
not a quick flick. You really need to sit down and watch this one. But you won't
be disappointed. Of that, I guarantee.
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