Review of Dial M for Murder (1954) by Joe T — 01 Jun 2009

Hitchcock at his most intense. They tried to remake this but didn't quite make the cut. This film is the ultimate in good movies.

This review of Dial M for Murder (1954) was written by Joe T on 01 Jun 2009.

Dial M for Murder has generally received very positive reviews.

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Wouldn't the world be so simple if everyone processes information as logically as the characters do here…

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