Gaslight

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Gaslight

Released May 11, 1944

1h 54m

Mystery & Thriller

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After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer). The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband's intentions come into question.

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Ida Belle Hicks

Fort Worth Star-Telegram/DFW.com

There's more enjoyment to be gained from seeing the picture with little advance preparation.

Nov 24, 2020

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Paul Byrnes

Sydney Morning Herald

It's a superbly creepy thriller, with universal themes...An essential movie in anyone's canon.

Sep 13, 2018

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THR Staff

The Hollywood Reporter

Direction by George Cukor is ever a display of fine craftsmanship. He utilizes small mosaics of sharp characterization in building to his climax and works in each facet faultlessly. This is the job for which Cukor admirers have been waiting.

May 4, 2017

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Christopher Lloyd

The Film Yap

Ingrid Bergman won an Oscar for her portrayal of a new wife being slowly driven insane by her nefarious husband, though the film itself has been elbowed aside by the pop culture term it spawned.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 23, 2024

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Cole Smithey

ColeSmithey.com

If you haven't yet seen "Gaslight," you are in for a rare treat. You'll certainly be keenly aware of other's attempts at leading you down a path of self-doubt.

Rated: FIVE STARS

Dec 5, 2023

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Jenn Adams

Bloody Disgusting

Gaslight hit theaters 78 years ago, but Gregory’s tactics are all too familiar today, an intimate and terrifying version of the large-scale manipulation we see all around us.

Rated: B+

Feb 18, 2023

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Shari M

While I despise being scared and detest horror movies, this film had me riveted to the end. Bergman's acting is seamless and genuine, subtle and deep, and everything around her fascinating. The story is well-concocted - (much improved from the 1940 version four years earlier, though that version has a few interesting quirks - MGM's 1944 version here is vastly superior) and the through line knits all things together to a satisfying and interesting ending. Yes, it's dark and creepy but entirely compelling - the I-must-find-out trumping any fright.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/23/25

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Leaburn O

A Hollywood version of the British film that was made four years earlier. It is slightly different but same premise. The accents are awful but it’s still a decent film from where we now derive the popular phrase of recent years. Watched on DVD.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/02/25

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Rare T

Not gonna lie, they gaslit me into thinking all this was real. I must be going insane.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

12/10/24

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d m

#NotRecommended 4/10

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

07/26/24

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himanshika i

*Gaslight* falls short with an amateurish storyline, poor acting, and outdated narration akin to the old TV show *CID*. The film's characters lack depth, the pacing is off, and the tonal inconsistencies make it difficult to engage. Overall, it’s a disappointing cinematic experience with little redeeming value.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

07/04/24

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James G

very underrated movie

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/20/24

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Synopsis

After the death of her famous opera-singing aunt, Paula (Ingrid Bergman) is sent to study in Italy to become a great opera singer as well. While there, she falls in love with the charming Gregory Anton (Charles Boyer). The two return to London, and Paula begins to notice strange goings-on: missing pictures, strange footsteps in the night and gaslights that dim without being touched. As she fights to retain her sanity, her new husband's intentions come into question.

Director: George Cukor
Producer: Arthur Hornblow Jr.
Screenwriter: Patrick Hamilton, John Van Druten, Walter Reisch, John L. Balderston
Distributor: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Production Co: Metro Goldwyn Mayer
Genre: Mystery & Thriller
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 11, 1944, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jan 1, 2009
Runtime: 1h 54m
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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