Review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) by Greg S — 17 Jul 2008
A felonious, switchblade-toting preacher with the words "LOVE" and "HATE" tattooed on his knuckles chases two children across Depression-era West Virginia in search of $10,000. A domineering performance by Robert Mitchum as the hateful and hate-filled, yet fascinating, Harry Powell.
Mitchum's powerful dark presence combines with vivid Expressionistic imagery (no one forgets the eerie beauty of the "fishing scene") to create an unforgettably grim American fairytale.
This review of The Night of the Hunter (1955) was written by Greg S on 17 Jul 2008.
The Night of the Hunter has generally received very positive reviews.
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