Review of Gaslight (1940) by Cameron B — 21 Jul 2012

It's a frame for how all mysteries should be.

This review of Gaslight (1940) was written by Cameron B on 21 Jul 2012.

Gaslight has generally received positive reviews.

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By Sally O (37) on 26 Aug 2007

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By Anne F (623) on 01 Aug 2010

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By Jenn M (533) on 12 Apr 2009

Watched this thinking it was the 1944 version but this was still excellent! The acting was superb, especially the actress who played Bella…

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By Kadri I (1) on 28 Mar 2008

Very British and very boring, just watch the much better Hitchcock version…

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By Aaron H (880) on 23 Jan 2009

A good movie, but I remember enjoying the remake better. I'll have to try and find it somewhere to watch it again to make sure…

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By Greg W (4,011) on 07 Jun 2012

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By Kayleigh F (42) on 23 Dec 2007

This one was way more intense than the Ingrid Bergman/Charles Boyer movie…

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By David S (4,459) on 19 May 2012

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