Review of Wait Until Dark (1967) by Gabriel C — 17 Oct 2016

Alan Arkin steals the show in this tense, tightly wound thriller.

This review of Wait Until Dark (1967) was written by Gabriel C on 17 Oct 2016.

Wait Until Dark has generally received very positive reviews.

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