Review of Compulsion (1959) by Greg W — 21 Mar 2013

First great 'thrill killer' movie.

This review of Compulsion (1959) was written by Greg W on 21 Mar 2013.

Compulsion has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zack B (668) on 18 Aug 2010

This is a great film. This is definetely somewhat of an underappreciated gem in Orsen Well's filmography…

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By Laura M (849) on 18 Jun 2016

Hmm; definitely interesting - I can see why this was a great film for the time period…

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By Heather H (478) on 28 Jan 2008

A wonderful retelling of the infamous Leopold/Loeb murder…

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By Jack G (1,167) on 08 Feb 2015

The wooden acting killed it for me. This is unbearable…

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By Autumn M (55) on 08 Feb 2018

Excellent film. What I don't understand is why it never tells you that its a true story. They even changed the names…

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By Lou S (208) on 13 Feb 2008

Cold & calculated murder. The ego in full flight. Two young men believe they can get away with murder…

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By Riff J (755) on 25 Jan 2018

An entertaining movie to say the least…

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By David S (4,459) on 14 Jul 2007

Orson Welles proves once again that he is one of the greatest actors ever within this film…

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By Tim J (284) on 27 Dec 2010

Orson turns up in the third act and it feels like a different film…

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By Kim W (408) on 27 Apr 2012

Strong film with a powerful cast including former child actor Dean Stockwell…

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