A bored teen living in Santa Rosa, California, Charlotte "Charlie" Newton, is frustrated because nothing seems to be happening in her life and that of her family. Then, she receives wonderful news: her uncle (for whom she was named), Charlie Oakley, is arriving for a visit. But Uncle Charlie may not be the man he seems to be..
✓ Released: [realease]
✓ Runtime : 108 minutes
✓ Genre: Crime, Drama, Thriller
✓ Stars: Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers, Patricia Collinge
✓ Director: Milton Carruth, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert F. Boyle, Alma Reville, Dimitri Tiomkin
The Shadow of a Doubt (1943) is another solid showing, complete with good performances and an intriguing mystery, but there's a lack of artistic ambition here that keeps it from elevating to the higher tiers of the genre.Although its storytelling isn't particularly innovative, The Shadow of a Doubt (1943) is an absorbing piece of television, with the potential to boost the appeal of Polish productions for an international audience."
Shadow of a Doubt (1943) is staring with Teresa Wright, Joseph Cotten, Macdonald Carey, Henry Travers, Patricia Collinge, a compelling, flawed story of true crime and obsession - and its flaws are part of what make it so intriguing. the movie can be very difficult to watch; it's haunting and incredibly sad. But that's also what made it all the more moving, in the end, to see the survivors join together: bonding, smiling, and living their lives in the light.
What gives Cursed its edge is the source material, which subverts centuries of lore and oppressive systems. The Netflix adaptation isn't nearly as captivating, but it still manages to be a quaint escape from reality. For better or worse, filmmaker Milton Carruth, Alfred Hitchcock, Robert F. Boyle, Alma Reville, Dimitri Tiomkin juggles two parallel storylines. Basketball fans will be able to follow along with no problem, most already familiar with the story, but newcomers might find all the jumping around confusing.