Kirpianuscus Simone Signoret does a great job. that is the first verdict and for a fan of French cinema , it is not a surprise. the film has a rare virtue for horrors - it is fascinating. more than scary or spectacular. using not an original idea, it is example of beautiful precision for each detail. and the play with old themes has the entire story great. a film about a visit and an eccentric family. about fears and trust and games. nothing special. but the balance between pieces, the acting, the music, the use of ambiguity as basic tool are pillars for an American movie who respects traditional European recipes. a film who could be interesting for many viewers. because not the story itself is the axis but the art of each actor. and, sure, the nuances who builds the role of Simone Signoret.

edwagreen A pretty bad imitation of the older film "Diabolique."An odd ball couple, James Caan and Katharine Ross, enjoy playing all sorts of tricks with their devised electrical equipment. Suddenly, Mrs. Schindler (Simone Signoret) shows up. While she isn't exactly Mrs. Robinson, she adds much to the mystery.When a gun which is supposed to be filled with blanks goes off, a grocery delivery boy is killed and the couple try their best to hide the murder.What follows is basically a diabolical scheme by Caan to get his wife's money. Mrs. Schindler is a cohort of the Caan character.The picture tries to be scary, but it fails due to a lack of interest. Of course, Schindler turns the tables on Caan at the end, but you can't wait until all this is over.

BumpyRide I agree with others that this is a hard one to find, luckily I recorded it once years ago, but every now and then I dig it out and watch it. It's just a fun movie to watch with a great performance by Simone S. who dominates every scene she is in. This movie has atmosphere and an air of intimacy about it. The story may not be totally original but the originality of the characters overcomes any shortness of the script. Kooky Estelle Winwood is great as the "cat lady" who lives next door, who's always concerned about her savings coupons. The "Mod" decor of the 60's only enhances the funkiness to this movie. Scan the movie section and if you see it's going to be on by all means tune in and get turned on!

verna55 Stylish, offbeat American variation on the classic French thriller DIABOLIQUE, which also featured Simone Signoret in the lead. Signoret is equally effective here, and a young James Caan and Katharine Ross are also impressive as the bewildered young couple whose seemingly mindless game-playing takes a deadly turn for the worse when the mystical Signoret enters their lives. Director Curtis Harrington(who also had a hand in the script) has added some exciting and effective new touches to this first-rate suspense tale.