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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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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 Pamela S Excellent nail-biting suspense. I saw this as a kid when it first came out, and I still watch it each time it pops up on TCM. The cast is a great mix of seasoned actors; Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Audrey Hepburn, (she plays the main character in the movie, and outperforms everyone), Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, more. No gore, just great suspense. Yes, I know how it's going to end each time I watch it, but I still look forward to it each time! I'm also an Aubrey Hepburn fan and love most of her movies, with this one showing her great acting talent. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 04/17/24 Full Review Alec B Hepburn makes this thing work. Arkin is a compelling villain to be sure but without her incomparable screen presence the audience would not be invested. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/28/24 Full Review Thomas R Felt like a Made for Tv movie. Alan Arkin was not believable as a villain. His acting didn't live up to his Catch -22 or "The In-Laws" performances. Rated 3 out of 5 stars 12/14/23 Full Review Chase C It was ok. Pretty slow and dumb character choices Rated 3 out of 5 stars 11/20/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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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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