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Don't Look Now (1973), Director: Nicolas Roeg, rated R for language, violence

The Most Harrowing Experience That You May Ever Endure

Film ClipStarring: Julie Christie, Donald Sutherland, Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania, Massimo Serato, Renato Scarpa, Leopoldo Trieste

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★☆☆☆ - good

"She says it's like a city in aspic, wrapped over from a dinner party, where all the guests are dead or gone." - Heather, speaking about Venice

Why watch this? This is a fine psychological horror film that will stay with you.

Plot Summary: A grieving couple travels to Venice after the death of their young daughter, seeking solace and distraction. There, they encounter two sisters, one of whom is psychic and offers a message from the beyond about their daughter. The husband, initially skeptical, begins to experience unsettling visions, leading to a chilling and unforgettable climax.

Dad's Preview: This film deals with grief and its effect on a marriage. The mood of the film possesses a dread that is ever-present. Through its characters, the young couple are led, finding only clues to the next macabre discovery. You know something looms ahead, and you don't want to see it. This film has one hell of an ending, and that you will never see coming.


Casey Productions, Eldorado Films; British Lion Films

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