The Red House (1947)
Genre: Mystery / Thriller
Duration: 100 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Delmer Daves
Stars: Edward G. Robinson, Lon McCallister and Judith Anderson
IMDb score:
6,7 (5.579)
Releasedate: 4 February 1947
The Red House plot
"OF THIS MAN...AND THE GIRL WHO LIVED IN "THE RED HOUSE"...people spoke only in whispers"
Pete and Ellen raised the orphaned girl Meg as their own daughter. As Meg's new boyfriend Nathan is walking through the nearby woods on his way home, he hears horrifying screams. When Pete warns him not to enter the woods again, Meg and Nathan investigate. From that moment on, Pete starts behaving strangely and it turns out that he is carrying a horrible secret.
Actors and actresses
Pete Morgan
Nath Storm
Ellen Morgan
Teller
Meg Morgan
Tibby Renton
Mrs. Storm
Dr. Jonathan Byrne
Sheriff Ray Helk
Motorcycle Cop (Uncredited)
Reviews & comments
mrklm
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- 11629 messages
- 10041 votes
Melodrama with psychological undertones is in many ways reminiscent of Rebecca and not just because of the presence of Judith Anderson. She plays the wife of Pete Morgan [Edward G Robinson], who becomes particularly upset when Nath [Lon McAllister], their new helper on the farm, decides to use a shortcut to get his chores done faster. Pete tries to convince Nath that danger lurks, especially near 'the red house' from the title.
Psychological trauma, obsessive behavior and violence are important ingredients in this somewhat slow-moving, but well-played psychological drama. In the exciting finale, director Delmer Daves uses a visual style that we often associate with neo noir and Robinson excels in a complex, but very beautiful role.
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wihu61
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- 1011 messages
- 540 votes
The mystery element was not maintained and was a bit drowned out by all kinds of teenage romances, causing the film to drag on a bit too long. It also became clear to me quite early on what was going on. Could have been a bit shorter, more powerful and darker for me.
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