Review of Dial M for Murder (1954) by Dariusz A — 12 Jun 2010

Those latchkeys! All evil exists in details and Hitchcock is definitely a perfectionist.

This review of Dial M for Murder (1954) was written by Dariusz A on 12 Jun 2010.

Dial M for Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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