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The first film I want to suggest is The Spiral Staircase from 1946. This is a suspenseful film, but not scary. The premise is that there is a murderer going around town killing young women. So the town is taking precautions but the movie focuses on one family. Some one in the family is the killer, but you don't know who till the end...you literally think its many people during the film. There's also a love story. I like this film because it is very well done, and that you are on the edge of your seat through the twists and turns.
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The second one is called Mildred Pierce from 1945. This film starts with a murder but you don't know who did it. So all the suspects are in custody and telling their story...and you are watching flashbacks to get the whole picture filled in. It's again a "who dune it" where you don't know who did it till the end. I love this movie and will watch it again even though I know who did it. Another well done picture!
**I just want to mention again that I have seen these movies on the TCM channel. Also you can rent them from Netflix or you can buy them at Amazon.com.
is the spiral staircase a book, too? it sounds so very familar to me but i know i haven't seen it. they both sound like winners!
ReplyDeleteHi Meg! They both sound interesting this week - I love mysteries. Do you like Sherlock Holmes stories? I know for the most part they are so predictable, but they also usually have a great twist at the end! Along that line, have you read any short stories by O.Henry? Love him. - Oh, and I amended my entry of your blog to add a little about what you write about. Hope it's ok (and accurately represents your blog!). Enjoying your Wednesday?
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