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Experiment in Terror

Play trailer Poster for Experiment in Terror Released Apr 13, 1962 2h 3m Crime Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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Kelly Sherwood (Lee Remick) is a bank teller who is terrorized by murderer "Red" Lynch (Ross Martin). Red, whose asthmatic voice is heard through his many terrifying phone calls, threatens to kill Kelly if she doesn't steal a large sum of money from the bank. In an attempt to ensure her compliance, Red begins to threaten those closest to Kelly. Despite her terror, Kelly involves the F.B.I., including Agent Ripley (Glenn Ford), who works to capture Red before the villain can get to Kelly.
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Adam Nayman The Ringer The mix of methodical investigative protocol and aberrant psychology against a twisty San Francisco backdrop (including a climax at Candlestick Park during a Giants game) anticipates Bay City thrillers from Dirty Harry to Zodiac. Apr 15, 2019 Full Review Chris Wicking Time Out After Carpenter and De Palma, it may seem a little dated; yet Edwards' classical feel for pure cinema remains unalloyed. Jan 26, 2006 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...erratic yet mostly satisfying... Rated: 3/4 Oct 9, 2022 Full Review Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Aptly grants a satisfyingly original murder-mystery experience. Rated: 8/10 Aug 24, 2020 Full Review Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com This stylish noir thriller is one of Blak Edwards' best films and one of the genre's highlights, well acted by Lee Remick, exquisitely shot by Philip Lathrop, and moodily composed by Henry Mancini, who contributes a great jazz score Rated: A- Dec 14, 2010 Full Review Steve Crum Video-Reviewmaster.com One of director Blake Edwards' best w/terrific Mancini score. Rated: 5/5 Jan 1, 2008 Full Review Read all reviews

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Justin L While bigger studios were making bloated movies, in color, like Sound of Music and Doctor Dolittle Columbia made this little gem with the amazing talents of a very young Lee Remick and Stephanie Powers. Glenn Ford was making noir for Columbia for a decade already-the go-to gun show with efficient professionalism. You can see hints that guided Dirty Harry movies including obscure settings around San Francisco. The ending of this movie similar to the Dirty Harry ending at Kezar stadium . Slow aerial pullback and fog. The movie has some "terror" in it's day but this is really a procedural drama as the FBI(back when it was good at its job) gets this case moving on the slimmest of info using their system of investigative rules. Reminded me of British crime drama with a little 1960s salaciousness. Seen on Criterion Collection-better than Netflix. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 11/26/24 Full Review Irene M Can't recall why we watched it, but glad we did. Directed by Blake Edwards. Enjoyed Glen Ford. and frankly, watching a movie where NO ONE has a laptop or cell phone was quite refreshing. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 11/06/24 Full Review Ed M Good movie, but it has been done hundreds of times ("Death Wish" comes to mind as a bloodier version of it). Still, this is a good watch. Glenn Ford is always a pleasure, even if he isn't Bogart. Ross Martin as the killer is perfectly evil, and certainly belongs in any study of great movie villains. A young Stefanie Powers is also an Easter Egg for anyone who remembers her from the 1970's. Let's not forget the classic Henry Mancini music in this film! Rated 4 out of 5 stars 10/31/24 Full Review nick s Worth watching just for the sumptuous cinematography itself. A real "every frame a painting movie." The lead actress was marvellous and well supported by the rest of the cast. The plot in unfolded at a nice, unsettling pace. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 05/31/24 Full Review Abe C Beautiful-looking noir, excellent personnel, but the story is slack, too slow, implausible, trying. I found it unsatisfactory, unthrilling - I'm puzzled that the professionals are so keen on it. Rated 1 out of 5 stars 05/09/24 Full Review Aino K Hyvä elokuva. Jännittävä ja ajoittain pelottavakin. Hieno tunnelma, hyvä äänimaailma, tarina piti otteessaan. Loppukliimaksi ei lunastanut odotuksia/oli vähän lässähdys hienosti rakennetun tunnelman päätteeksi. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 12/16/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kelly Sherwood (Lee Remick) is a bank teller who is terrorized by murderer "Red" Lynch (Ross Martin). Red, whose asthmatic voice is heard through his many terrifying phone calls, threatens to kill Kelly if she doesn't steal a large sum of money from the bank. In an attempt to ensure her compliance, Red begins to threaten those closest to Kelly. Despite her terror, Kelly involves the F.B.I., including Agent Ripley (Glenn Ford), who works to capture Red before the villain can get to Kelly.
Director
Blake Edwards
Producer
Blake Edwards
Screenwriter
The Gordons
Production Co
Geoffrey-Kate Productions
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 13, 1962, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 27, 2010
Runtime
2h 3m
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