MoPoshy Absolutely brilliant

StyleSk8r At first rather annoying in its heavy emphasis on reenactments, this movie ultimately proves fascinating, simply because the complicated, highly dramatic tale it tells still almost defies belief.

Brenda The plot isn't so bad, but the pace of storytelling is too slow which makes people bored. Certain moments are so obvious and unnecessary for the main plot. I would've fast-forwarded those moments if it was an online streaming. The ending looks like implying a sequel, not sure if this movie will get one

Guillelmina The film's masterful storytelling did its job. The message was clear. No need to overdo.

Johan Louwet There is really nothing wrong the atmosphere in this flick. It is really tense and the black-and-white cinematography really helps a lot. And even though it eventually leads to some surprises I thought it was rather strange the chauffeur wanting to help the wheel-bound chair girl. The body of the dead father disappearing so quickly as if it were a ghost while it clearly wasn't was really exaggerated. Also if the girl wasn't handicapped at all than the accident where the falls in the pool with wheelchair is rather dumb. I don't think if you are in such state of panic you are still going to use that wheelchair if you can walk anyway. And I pretty much was sure she wouldn't be dead when she fell from that cliff. The bad guys were not going to get away with that, my gut feeling was right. All in all an enjoyable experience with a clever story but not for a re-watch.

mark.waltz Coming to her father's home after an almost fatal accident, his wheel- chair bound daughter finds him away, but her most gracious step-mother present to welcome here. Obviously, something is amiss, and no sooner has she settled in then she begins to claim to see her father's supposed corpse all over the grounds of the estate. What seems to be a traditional "Get your hands on the inheritance" plot turns into something a lot more deadly, and there's a lot of fun along the way in what is a fun, if obvious thriller. You've seen this plot in films time and time again, from the original "The Cat and the Canary" onto today. Susan Strasberg gives a sincere performance as the endangered heroine. Ann Todd, as the step-mother of wheelchair bound Strasberg, is outstanding as her character is developed and the truth is revealed. A famous horror villain is nothing more than a red herring, given a dark presence to cast instant suspicion as the villain. There are some really creepy moments throughout this thriller, and the conclusion may have you shrieking in both shock and laughter. Columbia had some tiny gems in the horror genre in the 1950's and 60's, and this is one of the best.

christopher-underwood I thought I had seen all of the Hammer horrors but this was my first viewing of this little gem. I suppose it is a suspense thriller rather than horror but certainly has it's moments and even made me jump from my seat at one point. With a nod to Les Diaboliques, which was clearly an influence and inevitably to Hitchcock, who's own Psycho came out the same year and probably helped bury this film, this is nevertheless a most impressive black and white gem. Susan Strasberg and Ann Todd are excellent, helped by the largely good dialogue, but I was not always happy with Ronald Lewis and very disappointed with the Christopher Lee cameo, but then was he ever quite a s good as he thought he was?! Sacrilege, I know but sometimes I do wonder about his performances and to be honest if he couldn't do a convincing French accent then don't bother. Anyway, my personal gripe over, the film is still highly recommended.

dougdoepke Considering the movie is essentially a single set, 4 actors, and a "dead man", it's a heck-uva good little thriller. Credit should go to writer Sangster, director Holt, and 4 excellent performances, especially Strasberg's vulnerable young woman. Okay, the whole story is pretty contrived with a number of unexpected twists, but the measure of a thriller is how well you're glued to your seat, and this one uses epoxy.So, what's up with Penny's (Strasberg) dad. He keeps turning up in odd places like the bottom of a pool. For a guy who looks dead, he sure gets around. And what's with step-mom Jane (Todd) always fussing around in the background, along with her friend the doctor. If I were Penny, I wouldn't let Christopher Lee's doc anywhere near my neck. Good thing Penny has the handsome chauffeur Bob (Lewis) on her side, because that wheelchair keeps going off- track. For some reason, the movie, especially the rancid pool, kept reminding me of the French classic Les Diabolique (1954). I'm rather curious, however, about actor Ronald Lewis, a strong presence, and perhaps the only actor of the period to appear in a male bikini. He was a suicide at a relatively young age, suggesting a backstory of some kind—too bad IMDb couldn't provide more. Anyway, the movie manages to prove that sunny new mansions can be just as creepy as old dark ones, and that the ritzy French Riviera may not be a good place to vacation, especially if you're trying to get an ocean view from the cliffs.