Review of Experiment in Terror (1962) by Deke P — 26 Aug 2017

This stylish noir thriller is one of Blak Edwards' best films and one of the genre's highlights, well acted by Lee Remick, exquisitely shot by Philip Lathrop, and moodily composed by Henry Mancini, who contributes a great jazz score.

This review of Experiment in Terror (1962) was written by Deke P on 26 Aug 2017.

Experiment in Terror has generally received positive reviews.

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