Detour 1945 Directed by Edgar G. Ulmer Another fun film noir. I really love this genre but I cannot understand why the list makers included this in the list. It is Double Indemnity without any polish.
The plot in this one is slightly implausible. A man hitchhikes and is picked up by an old man who dies. In order to not be framed for the killing, he, of course, assumes the man's identity. He is blackmailed by a evil broad (are women ever good in noir?) and some double crossing ensues.
First off, this movie is only about an hour which I am all for; I am so sick of three hour war dramas. Like I said, I don't really get why this movie deserves a place on a list of the best films of all time. Still, it is really fun, entertaining, and a nice break.
RATING: ****-
Interesting Facts:
Ann Savage was almost picked up by a shady looking truck during the hitchhiking scene.
I am writing in this hideous orange color in honor of the holiday. I love to have feasts of candy and movie marathons on Halloween. Today I am watching: The Black Cat, Child's Play, Audition, and possibly Funny Games. I love this holiday!
So don't get excited; this film has nothing to do with the Edgar Allen Poe story. It is closer to...it hurts to even say the name of this movie...The Rocky Horror Picture Show. I despise that movie, but there will be plenty of time to talk about that when that review comes (I know you can't wait). A couple is trapped in a mansion in Hungary after a car accident. Dracula costars.
First of all, I was disappointed that "The Black Cat" didn't have anything to do with the movie. The fact that it resembled that film was salt in the wound. I thought it was kind of boring. I was all ready to be scared and then it was just lame.
RATING: **---
Interesting Facts:
The director used the name Black Cat so people would go see it, thinking that it was the Poe story. Well played.
The villain was partly based on Fritz Lang.
If you want to watch a scary movie today my recommendations are Ringu, Psycho, Paranormal Activity, or Blair Witch Project. Those are the scariest movies I have ever seen.
