Legendary British actor Charles Laughton's only effort as a director produced an unforgettable masterpiece with this terrifying and sinister fairy tale for adults. A vicious convict posing as a priest stalks the children of a naive widow in order to retrieve the stolen money hidden by their father. Instead of playing safe Laughton took bold risks that pays off with this stylized and theatrical thriller heavy with religious symbolism. Robert Mitchum stars with a riveting and iconic performance along with an equally terrific supporting cast that includes Shelley Winters and Lilian Gish. The stunning chiaroscuro cinematography by legendary cinematographer Stanley Cortez another highlight of this timeless classic. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
The Night of the Hunter
Legendary British actor Charles Laughton's only effort as a director produced an unforgettable masterpiece with this terrifying and sinister fairy tale for adults. A vicious convict posing as a priest stalks the children of a naive widow in order to retrieve the stolen money hidden by their father. Instead of playing safe Laughton took bold risks that pays off with this stylized and theatrical thriller heavy with religious symbolism. Robert Mitchum stars with a riveting and iconic performance along with an equally terrific supporting cast that includes Shelley Winters and Lilian Gish. The stunning chiaroscuro cinematography by legendary cinematographer Stanley Cortez another highlight of this timeless classic. 1001 Films' coverage of films on DVD.
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