The Lodger

The Lodger (1944)

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    (489 ratings)

The Lodger was the third film version of Mrs. Marie Belloc-Lowndes' classic "Jack the Ripper" novel, and in many eyes it was the best (even allowing for the excellence of the 1925 Alfred Hitchcock adaptation). Laird Cregar stars as the title character, a mysterious, secretive young man… More

Unrated,
Directed By
Written By
Marie Belloc Lowndes, Barré Lyndon
Genres
Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
In Theaters
Jan 19, 1944 Limited
20th Century Fox

Critic Reviews

  • Michael W. Phillips, Jr., Goatdog's Movies

    There's something a little comical about Laird Cregar's performance as the Lodger.

  • Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews

    Laird Cregar's performance was brilliantly disturbing.

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Featured Audience Ratings

  • Randy T


    Laird Cregar is fantastically ominous as the title character who may or may not be 'Jack the Ripper'.

  • Stella D


    an atmospheric remake of hitchcock's silent. laird cregar was so brilliant in this film that it trapped him forever. after being cast in a similar part in the director's next film, hangover square, he went on a crash diet in hopes of becoming a leading man, which… More

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