I’m not quite calibrated on my Hitchcock yet, especially early-ish Hitchcock, but I was anticipating a bit more mystery than is delivered. I also found the leads a hair stuffy.
But this was still an excellent classic Hollywood thriller, filled with some dazzling Gothic sets and suitably creepy manor vibe. Mrs. Danvers lights up the screen whenever she’s on.
I think I might need to rewatch this one in a couple years.
Is It Good?
Very Good (6/8)
Note: This capsule review was originally published elsewhere. If I watch this movie again, I might expand this to a full-length review.
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