Review of Arsenic and Old Lace (1944) by Lasse C — 24 Sep 2011

This classic is a near-perfect combination of humor and horror, unlike most attempts in later years. Starting out like a somewhat regular romantic comedy of the era, the humor soon takes a turn to the really dark and then even to be a pretty exciting thriller.

Of course the film never ceases to amuse with its wonderfully weird characters and the top notch acting performances. Especially Cary Grant delivers a tour the force, with his protagonist who is torn between saving the day and losing his mind.

Funny, exciting, rewatchable again and again.