A reign of violence sweeps the screen

Starring: Humphrey Bogart, Fredric March, Arthur Kennedy, Martha Scott, Robert Middleton, Dewey Martin, Gig Young, Mary Murphy

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★★☆ - near perfect

"I've got it in me, all right. YOU put it there!" - Daniel Hilliard as he holds a gun on Griffin

Why watch this? Bogey could play the good guy, but he's superb here as a ruthless killer.

Plot Summary: This taut thriller focusing on a suburban family whose lives are thrown into chaos when three escaped convicts invade their home. Led by the ruthless Glenn Griffin, the criminals hold the Hilliards hostage while awaiting a crucial cash delivery. The family patriarch, Dan Hilliard finds himself in a desperate battle of wits and resilience to protect his family and survive this terrifying ordeal.

Dad's Preview: Fredric March excels as the average father suddenly forced to deal with a potentially deadly situation. It is a real treat to watch the cat and mouse game between the tough, brutal Bogart and March, a man desperate to keep his family safe. These two professional actors carry the film. The tension is very real as the police get closer and we sense things are coming to head. It's intense to the bitter end.

William Wyler; Paramount Pictures