Review of Don't Look Now (1936) by Helen J — 22 Sep 2007
Famous for one of the most erotic love scenes ever put to film, this horror film is one of the most terrifying movies I have ever seen in my life. Christie and Sutherland are in Venice where he's restoring a church; though they're really getting away from the tragic drowning of their young daughter.
Once in Venice, strange people enter their lives and strange things start to occur.The artistry and nuance in Roeg's direction is beyond brilliant - and his use of a wintry Venice as a menacing atmospheric backdrop for the story is genius.
Never has a film been so deliberately paced to lead you to such utter dread. The shocking climax still manages to leave me completely unnerved.
This review of Don't Look Now (1936) was written by Helen J on 22 Sep 2007.
Don't Look Now has generally received positive reviews.
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