The Other (1972)
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86% of critics liked it
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70% of users liked it
(1,144 ratings)
This crime thriller with occult overtones puts a spine-tingling twist on the Jungian psychological notion of "the shadow." In the '30s, Holland and Niles Perry are 10-year-old twins growing up on an idyllic farm in the Connecticut countryside. Niles is a wholesome, outgoing lad, loved… More This crime thriller with occult overtones puts a spine-tingling twist on the Jungian psychological notion of "the shadow." In the '30s, Holland and Niles Perry are 10-year-old twins growing up on an idyllic farm in the Connecticut countryside. Niles is a wholesome, outgoing lad, loved by the whole family. Holland's brooding mischief causes untold trouble. Eventually, the Perry family experiences a series of tragic accidents which may not be accidents. Unraveling the circumstances of these tragedies is a fascinating and subtle business. This film was adapted by Tom Tryon from his novel The Other and includes a film debut by the famous acting teacher Uta Hagen, as the twins' grandmother. ~ Clarke Fountain, Rovi
- Directed By
- Robert Mulligan
- Written By
- Tom Tryon
- Genres
- Drama, Horror, Mystery & Suspense, Classics
- In Theaters
- May 23, 1972 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The diabolical story has its eerie moments, but skirts close to becoming too ridiculous to fathom.
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John A. Nesbit, Old School Reviews
The Other is a competent flick that will prove to be a lot freakier for film fans with active imaginations.
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Cast
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Uta Hagen
as Ada Grandmother
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Diana Muldaur
as Alexandra
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Chris Udvarnoky
as Niles Perry
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Martin Udvarnoky
as Holland Perry
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Norma Connolly
as Aunt Vee
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Victor French
as Angelini
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Ed Bakey
as Chan-yu
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Jack Collins
as Mr. P.C. Pretty
- Christopher Connelly
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Clarence Crow
as Cousin Russell
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Lou Frizzell
as Uncle George
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Loretta Leversee
as Winnie
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Portia Nelson
as Mrs. Rowe
- Francisco Rabal
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John Ritter
as Rider
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Jenny Sullivan
as Torrie