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Wait Until Dark

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After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat (Alan Arkin) has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy (Audrey Hepburn), alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
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Nail-bitingly tense and brilliantly acted, Wait Until Dark is a compact thriller that makes the most of its fiendishly clever premise.

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Dave Kehr Chicago Reader This 1967 thriller draws its effectiveness less from the intelligence of the direction (by Terence Young) than from the unbridled sadism of the concept. Jun 18, 2019 Full Review Eric Henderson Slant Magazine Wait Until Dark, Frederick Knott's gimmicky stage play about a blind woman terrorized by crooks, was brought to the screen in 1967 and was accompanied by an even more outlandish gimmick. Aug 11, 2003 Full Review Trace Thurman Horror Queers Podcast Terence Young's claustrophobic thriller is as tense as can be thanks to a terrifying performance from Alan Arkin. Rated: 4.5/5 May 13, 2024 Full Review Joe Lipsett Horror Queers Podcast Audrey Hepburn may have "cripped" up for her Oscar nominated role, but Suzy is still a great character. It's Arkin who steals the show as the slick villain, though, and that iconic jump scare remains every bit as effective now as it was in 1967. Rated: 4/5 May 8, 2024 Full Review Matt Brunson Film Frenzy The action is kept fluid and the suspense tight. Rated: 3.5/4 Dec 30, 2022 Full Review James Clayton Birmingham Post It starts slowly but gathers pace with a compelling momentum that builds to a climax of great tension. Fine entertainment, but if you have a nervous disposition, keep away. Mar 4, 2022 Full Review Read all reviews

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Asher N Hepburn's best performance!!! Rated 5 out of 5 stars 09/04/25 Full Review Ibraheem M A classic suspense thriller indeed originating from the Hitchcockian school featuring a wonderful cast. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 04/12/25 Full Review Stoner J Wow a great 60s home invasion thriller. Hepburn is straight up gangsta and Alan Arkin plays a great psycho Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/25 Full Review Jay W Audrey Hepburn plays Susy Hendrix, a blind woman who finds herself unwittingly in the middle of an elaborate drug smuggling scheme. The movie begins with people hiding drugs inside a doll. The doll finds itself in possession of the Hendrix family who are unaware of its significance. 3 Men then conspire to steal the doll from the blind lady and are willing to do whatever it takes to get that doll. Terrance Young, best known for his Bond films, directs a very tense and tightly written thriller. By today's standards the film may seem slow paced. The movie does take some time to get going but give it some time. This movie is a great example of setup and payoff. You may not see it coming, but when it comes it is great. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/24 Full Review Michael G Would it be a downer to suggest locking the door? Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/01/24 Full Review Berkcan S It is really frustrating. It is like a play. Many things happens off screen. All we get is expiation Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 07/21/24 Full Review Read all reviews
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Terence Young

Director

Audrey Hepburn

Susy Hendrix

Alan Arkin

Roat

Richard Crenna

Mike Talman

Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

Sam Hendrix

Jack Weston

Carlino

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Synopsis After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix (Efrem Zimbalist Jr.) returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat (Alan Arkin) has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy (Audrey Hepburn), alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.
Director
Terence Young
Producer
Mel Ferrer
Screenwriter
Frederick Knott, Robert Howard-Carrington, Jane Howard-Carrington
Production Co
Warner Brothers
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Oct 26, 1967, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 10, 2016
Runtime
1h 48m
Sound Mix
Mono
Aspect Ratio
35mm, Flat (1.85:1)
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