Review of Angel Face (1953) by Teresa K — 16 Sep 2012
Very disturbing and dire blend of a melodrama and film noir. Angel Face shows its true, psychotic face in the persona of Diane Treymayne, a wealthy, stepmother-hating 19-year old girl, who seduces an ambulance driver named Frank, and soon gets him to work for her family and live in their house.
Even though he tries to get away from her abusing grasps, he is still infatuated with her affected charm. Sinking deeper and deeper for Diane's own amusement, Frank soon is dragged into one hell of a ride.
Great piano score creates a distressing mood and a perfectly sombre atmosphere in some of the movie's most important scenes. Robert Mitchum and Jean Simmons did an incredible job here. Otto Preminger created yet another stupendous noir.
This review of Angel Face (1953) was written by Teresa K on 16 Sep 2012.
Angel Face has generally received positive reviews.
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