One review on 11 Nov 2015

1955

Les Diaboliques

Director : Henri-Georges Clouzot 

synopsis extract: The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is committed, his body disappears, and strange events begin to plague the two women.

Cast:

  • Véra Clouzot 
  • Paul Meurisse 
  • Simone Signoret 

Film Category
The 1950s
First Seen: Wed 11th Nov 2015
Catalogued: 21st Nov 2024

Synopsis

The wife of a cruel headmaster and his mistress conspire to kill him, but after the murder is committed, his body disappears, and strange events begin to plague the two women.

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by Roger on Wed 11th Nov 2015 DVD proj @ Home

Review of "Les Diaboliques"

Full review

Its a classic, and deservedly so. In this original version the twists are subtler and the sexual tensions more nuanced. The lesbian relationship in the book is only hinted at.
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