Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Colton D — 29 Aug 2010
The false prophet Powell is one of those twisted, unstoppable forces that haunt bad dreams. The sense of evil he exudes is chilling. As a result, I felt myself completely empathizing with the young John as he attempted to keep the oath he swore to his father.
While I understand and appreciate Cooper's role as an example of true Christian love and a counterbalance to Powell's distortion, I feel like the strength of the first two thirds of the movie got a little diffused in the final act.
However, the scene of Cooper's vigil on the porch is fantastic.
This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Colton D on 29 Aug 2010.
The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.
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