Review of Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror (1942) by Scott W — 23 Sep 2009

The worst of the Rathbone/Bruce films. It just doesn't satisfy as a mystery. Holmes' deductions come out of nowhere (even more than usual), which are often explained with reference to a clue that the audience was not privy to.

That's just unfair. The few twists are clearly broadcast and there's almost no tension. And the attempt to modernize the Holmes universe is, as always, disappointing. On the bright side, Rathbone's performance is especially good in this installment.