Review of Play Misty for Me (1971) by Simon D — 23 Oct 2015

Clint Eastwood is a very talented director there's no question but here it seems like there needs to be some more chills in the process.

Another tale of obsession and a psychotic state of mind that turns menacing.

Jessica Walter plays the role of Evelyn so wickedly as Dave's most recent flame constantly calling him up asking to play her fav song, be around him, and makes him believe they share feelings for one another.

I suppose from a certain point of view its his own fault since he rotates from one person to the next without establishing where he is in terms of romance but Evelyn doesn't take so kindly to it.

Only a couple of shock moments here and there and the rest of the film just relies on Dave's love life and very little horror actually going on.

I was just expecting Clint to give me actual jolts.

Too much drama, not enough thrills.