The Red House

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(1947) runtime 1h40min

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 -

- 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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