Review of Rear Window (1954) by Callum M — 27 Mar 2014

Subtlely suspensely and impeccably paced, Hitchcock's classic remains one of the best thriller films ever made.

This review of Rear Window (1954) was written by Callum M on 27 Mar 2014.

Rear Window has generally received very positive reviews.

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