Review of Dial M for Murder (1981) by Philip O — 10 Jun 2008

Very smart and intense. It looks like a quality play on film (like a lot of Hitchcock).

This review of Dial M for Murder (1981) was written by Philip O on 10 Jun 2008.

Dial M for Murder has generally received positive reviews.

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