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

First Seen: Wed 11th Nov 2015
Catalogued: 28th Apr 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.

Reviews

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.