Homicidal

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"A WORD OF WARNING! Please don't reveal the ending of this picture or your friends will kill you - IF THEY DON'T, I WILL!"
  • NR
  • 1961
  • 1 hr 27 min
  • 6.8  (3,660)

Homicidal is a 1961 thriller directed by William Castle, known for his horror films such as House on Haunted Hill and The Tingler. The film follows Emily, a mysterious and beautiful blonde who checks into a hotel under a false identity with the intention of carrying out a murder. The victim is her employer, Warburton, who has recently made changes to his will that Emily does not approve of.

As the plot unfolds, the audience is introduced to several other characters who are staying at the hotel, including Miriam, a nurse who notices Emily's strange behavior; Warren, Miriam's fiance who is investigating the murder on a hunch; and Karl, a wheelchair-bound servant who seems to know more than he lets on. Through their interactions, the audience gradually learns more about Emily's past and motivations, and tensions rise as the deadline for the murder approaches.

One of the most notable aspects of Homicidal is its use of the "Fright Break," a gimmick Castle employed in many of his films. About halfway through the movie, the action comes to a halt and a timer appears on the screen, giving audience members 45 seconds to decide whether they want to see the rest of the movie or leave the theater and receive a refund. Castle marketed this as a way for audiences to prove their bravery, but many critics saw it as a publicity stunt.

Aside from the Fright Break, Homicidal features many of Castle's trademark themes and techniques, such as elaborate set-pieces, campy dialogue, and over-the-top performances. The film also has a twist ending that shocked audiences at the time and garnered it comparisons to Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho, which had been released just one year earlier.

Overall, Homicidal is a thrilling and suspenseful entry in the genre of psychological horror, and a fascinating example of William Castle's unique approach to filmmaking. Though it may not be as well-known as some of his other films, it is definitely worth a watch for fans of classic horror and suspense.

Homicidal is a 1961 horror movie with a runtime of 1 hour and 27 minutes. It has received mostly positive reviews from critics and viewers, who have given it an IMDb score of 6.8.

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  • Release Date
    1961
  • MPAA Rating
    NR
  • Runtime
    1 hr 27 min
  • Language
    English
  • IMDB Rating
    6.8  (3,660)