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Gaslight

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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 11/24/2020
There's more enjoyment to be gained from seeing the picture with little advance preparation. Go to Full Review
Paul Byrnes Sydney Morning Herald 09/13/2018
It's a superbly creepy thriller, with universal themes...An essential movie in anyone's canon. Go to Full Review
THR Staff The Hollywood Reporter 05/04/2017
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. Go to Full Review
Christopher Lloyd The Film Yap Dec 23
4/5
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. Go to Full Review
Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com 12/05/2023
FIVE STARS
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. Go to Full Review
Jenn Adams Bloody Disgusting 02/18/2023
B+
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. Go to Full Review
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Maksim S Nov 2 Tension, Suspense, and Unforgettable Intrigue. Gaslight is a masterclass in psychological suspense, with every frame steeped in unease and meticulous craftsmanship. Ingrid Bergman delivers a quietly powerful performance, capturing terror and resilience with haunting precision, while the story’s slow-burning manipulation keeps viewers on edge. Elegant, suspenseful, and brilliantly acted, Gaslight remains a timeless thriller that proves tension and atmosphere can be far more chilling than overt horror. See more Kyle M Sep 19 A dated psychological thriller that benefited low standards that’s progressed into a relevant argument of manipulative abuse, pulling off a surprising observative character study regarding mental fragility that was decently manifested tackling our sympathetic paranoia through Ingrid Bergman’s form but finds elliptical illogic through Charles Boyer’s unconvincing posture. (B) See more Curtis M Sep 1 Ingrid Bergman delivers an outstanding performance as Paula, a woman gradually manipulated into madness by Gregory, played masterfully by Charles Boyer. It’s easy to see why Bergman earned multiple awards for her role, as her portrayal is both nuanced and deeply compelling. “Gaslight” is remarkably clever, filled with memorable lines, sharp performances from the entire cast, and a tension that builds beautifully over time. Everything comes together seamlessly by the end, with Paula turning the tables on Gregory and finally reclaiming her freedom in a finale that feels both rewarding and unforgettable. See more John G Aug 8 Simply put - THIS IS A GREAT MOVIE! A flawless cast led by Ingrid Bergman and Charles Boyer in a convincing romantic tragedy, rooted in a mysteriously haunting compulsion that is brilliantly resolved in the end. A thriller that relies on no cheap shots or bombast. Every aspect of this movie is admirably crafted. A genuine rarity. See more Shari M Feb 23 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. See more Leaburn O Feb 2 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. See more Read all reviews
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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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