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Seth HoltScénario:
Jimmy SangsterPhotographie:
Douglas SlocombeMusique:
Clifton ParkerActeurs·trices:
Susan Strasberg, Ronald Lewis, Ann Todd, Christopher Lee, Leonard Sachs, Anne Blake, John Serret, Gordon Sterne, Frederick Schrecker, Richard Klee (plus)Résumés(1)
Penny Appleby (Susan Strasberg), jeune femme paralysée et condamnée au fauteuil roulant, revient dans sa demeure familiale située sur la Côte d'Azur après la disparition de son père. Accueillie par Jane, sa bellemère (Ann Todd), et épaulée à chaque instant par Bob, le chauffeur de la famille (Ronald Lewis), voici qu'elle commence à avoir d'épouvantables visions : elle se met à voir le cadavre de son père dans différents endroits de la demeure, lequel disparaît aussitôt… (ESC Distribution)
(plus)Critiques (6)
While watching – and then reviewing – old horror films it often happens to me that the general naivete, the wooden actors, the extremely illogical behaviour make me bang my head… but then I tell myself that this is alright for its time, and I overlook all that and give them at least an above-average rating (3*). But every now and again I find a low-key gem like Taste of Fear that blows my mind. And this one, mind you, is a film from the early sixties. The creators hold you all the time in a sense of uncertainty, making you bumble around between several possible outcomes, and they still surprise you in the end… because this is something you can’t guess. After a long time, I’m really happy. PS: According to very recent information, a remake is in the works with the talented Spaniard Juan Antonio Bayona (The Orphanage, The Impossible) at the helm.
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Je me risque à dire que ce thriller offre, à peu de choses près, tout ce qui fait un film d’Hitchcock, avec un dénouement surprenant à la fin. Il ne faut pas se fier aux apparences. Le suspense et l’adroite résolution fonctionnent parfaitement. J’ai particulièrement apprécié la distribution précise, même si, à part le vétéran des productions Hammer Christopher Lee, les noms sont plutôt inconnus – ce qui n’est pas une mauvaise chose. Hurler de peur est, comparé aux autres films Hammer, un étonnant sans-faute que les fans d'horreur ne devraient manquer sous aucun prétexte. Vivement recommandé !
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I certainly wouldn't call it a horror film, but rather a thriller that, except for two scenes, noticeably lacks suffocating tension. But that wouldn't matter, if it wasn’t for one problem: an unexpected plot twist, which, though impressively orchestrated, turns all previous events on their head and lacks any logic. As with that twist, unfortunately the actions of the main character follow the same silliness to the weakly built-up conclusion. It's really a shame, in the first half this film had the potential to be really Hitchcockian, but it ended up being a complete bust.
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Maybe it’s just my current mood, but I really did not consider Taste of Fear to be some kind of jewel among horror movies. It was filmed in the sixties, so I often struggle with the naivety and amateurism of the main characters. There are also some ridiculous dialogues, the kind I would have troubles with even in a comedy. The film is helped by the atmosphere, which comparable to the one in The Haunting, meaning it has quality. Nevertheless, you are still aware of how old this movie is. And that sometimes fits a movie, and sometimes it doesn’t.
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I treated myself to an older classic on recommendation after a long time, and I am not impressed. It's black and white, it's slow, and above all, it's a drama that is relatively well-crafted with its final twist, but honestly, without that twist, nothing interesting really happens. The story didn't seem very interesting to me, there are hardly any suspense and horror scenes, and the acting is also lackluster. It's probably okay for its time (since there was likely nothing better or more interesting), but from today's perspective, the film is quite unsatisfactory for me. Fortunately, it only lasts 78 minutes, I probably couldn't have physically handled two hours.
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This is a film that could easily be considered a treasure among the works produced by Hammer Studios. It stands out with acting performances that are quite natural and not forced, but most importantly, it excels in building an incredible atmosphere that will truly send chills down your spine. It only takes a little, it would seem. All it needs is a good script that doesn't falter even at the end and manages to deliver a rather surprising twist.
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