Review of Fail Safe (1964) by Adrian A — 01 Oct 2016

I cannot recommend this movie enough! It was one of the best watching experiences I've had in a very long time. It's such a shame that this movie came out in the shadow of Dr. Strangelove, which essentially has the exact same plot.

However, Stale-Mate delivers the same story with such earnestness that you cannot help but look past the fact that you've seen this movie before. The tension is painful, the agony and helplessness of the characters is so relatable to the viewer that the feeling of hopelessness almost brought me to tears.

If you love cinema, especially forgotten or overlooked masterpieces, you owe it to yourself to watch this.