Alan Arkin, Audrey Hepburn, Efrem Zimbalist Jr.

A blind woman, stranded alone in her apartment, is menaced by a pair of henchmen who believe that some drugs have been planted there.

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Unrated, 1 hr. 47 min.

Directed by: Terence Young

Release Date: October 26, 1967

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DVD Release Date: August 5, 2003

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  • October 5, 2009
    All things considered, a really well done and engrossing film for it's time.

    The plot line is overly complicated for it's own good, but the trick here is NOT to over analyze it. Just sit back and enjoy the ride.

    The cast is solid and everyone does a good (if not a bit ha...( read more)mmy at times) job in their roles.

    Lot's of fun and creative ideas come into play which have (over the years) been borrowed from in other films.

    I really good "old fashioned" thriller.
  • August 24, 2009
    For a 1960's film it not only works well it is actually still suspenseful.
    Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin turn out some wonderful performances, Richard Crenna makes for a likeable bad guy and the plot unfolds at a nice pace. A highly recommended top notch old school thriller.
  • December 14, 2008
    A non-stop suspenseful tour de force. Once Wait Until Dark starts with the thrills it never lets up. I hope you're not a nail bitter, cause if so, after watching this one you won't have any nails left! It's hair-raising and it's sensational. Audrey Hepburn is truly nothing short ...( read more)of amazing. This is an outstanding, flawless, and chilling classic film.

    "Audrey Hepburn is Susy Hendrix, a young blind woman living in a New York brownstone with her photographer husband, Sam. Pushed by Sam and herself to be "the world's champion blind lady," Susy is thrown a challenge when a trio of criminals discovers a child's doll filled with heroin has mysteriously found itself inside her apartment. Through multiple disguises and characters, the three baddies move in for the kill...until Susy, with the aid of young neighbor Gloria, discover their plot and are left on their own to fend for themselves."

    "Where is it? Where is it? OH GOD!"

    "WAIT UNTIL DARK is one of the most memorable film thrillers you could ever see. The story's complexity, the subtle direction and superlative acting all combine to put nearly every suspense film to come after it to shame. It's truly a film experience, but you'd better put your lights on."
    - Monsters At Play

    "A chilling film, even by today's standards."
    - At-A-Glance Film Reviews

    "Darkness might never be the same after you watch this film. How about that?!"
    - Movie Freak

    "Combine great performances, a smart script with intelligent character work, strong direction and a great score by Henry Mancini and you get one of the best suspense films ever put out."
    - Ain't It Cool News

    "This is a taut, intelligent, creepy thriller that will have you on the edge of your seat with it's visual style and well-written plot."
    - Crazy for Cinema

    "Watch it with someone who likes to scream!"
    - Slant Magazine

    In "The Book of Lists: Horror", the climactic heart-stopping confrontation between Audrey Hepburn and Alan Arkin is #1 on Stephen King's list.
  • August 11, 2008
    Blinded after an accident, Suzy Hendrix (Hepburn) finds herself mixed up in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a gang of conmen (Arkin, Crenna and Weston) after her husband (Zimbalist Jr) comes into possession of a doll stuffed with heroin.

    Adapted from a stage play, this ta...( read more)unt psychological thriller is a rather twisted affair which is rather surprising given the involvement of an actress synonymous with cosmopolitan glitz and glamour. However to her credit Hepburn provides a fine performance here, effectively capturing a woman struggling not only to overcome her new disability but also those willing to exploit it. Her tormentors are played with great aplomb by the charming but conniving Crenna, the greasy Weston and, undoubtedly the pick of the bunch, the cold blooded Arkin. The latter is fantastic as the calculated but ultimately psychotic Harry Roat.

    Shot mainly in the claustrophobic confines of Suzy's flat, the plot is allowed to ratchet up the tension courtesy of a clever script and well executed direction from Terence Young (he of James Bond fame). At times the film slips a little into 60s melodrama (the scenes with the little girl spring to mind) and there were elements of the plot that did not quite sit well (for example Hepburn's apparent ease of speedy movement) but ultimately this did not detract from a great piece of entertainment. Highly recommended.
  • April 26, 2008
    hey! the bad guys take a nod from the coppers and use "good"bad guy, "bad" bad guy to put the squeeze on poor lil blind as a bat (is it politically correct to say that?) audrey, only she got her own ideers! very tense, very nerve-wracking...you've been warned.
  • November 19, 2009
    Good god. A remarkable and groundbreaking thriller. What else could you expect from Alan Arkin and Audrey Hepburn though? The beginning is a little confusing but after the ball gets rolling the whole things damn near flawless. Nary a beat is missed. What this film gets more than ...( read more)perhaps any other is the art of the "set-up". The audience is left entranced by the cast's wonderful performances, batting well written dialouge back and forth. Each scene builds on the last as things are slowly revealed to be more than they appear. Plus, all those scenes with Alan Arkin just standing around silently. Damn creepy. This simply wouldn't have worked without Audrey Hepburn. Her poor blind woman turned strong willed blind woman was amazing. It all culminates in a true movie climax, one that makes it seem like the rest of the movie stood still. This is an absolute thriller, one not to be missed.
  • November 8, 2009
    well umn just seen this movie 4 the 1st time n think that this is a good movie 2 watch....its got a good cast of actors/actressess throughout this movie...i think that alan arkin, audrey hepburn, efrem zimbalist jr, jack weston, richard crenna, julie herrod, samantha jones play g...( read more)ood roles/parts throughout this movie....i think that the director of this suspense/thriller/classics movie had done a good job of directing this movie because you never know what 2 expect throughout this movie...i think that this is a good thriller movie its a good movie 2 watch with a good cast throughout this movie
  • November 7, 2009
    Such a good movie! I can't believe it took me this long to see it! Alan Arkin and Audrey Hepburn were so good in this. Not to mention that the entire film is basically set in one room, even more so than the first "Saw" film which is pretty impressive. It also plays on a realisti...( read more)c situation that many woman are faced with: hearing murders in the news and then being in a situation where there alone and are terrified just because of the crimes they have heard about close by. However, with that being a scary situation in itself, then imagine that your blind and the only thing you know is that three men have something terrible in store for you and you're trapped in you're basement apartment. It really makes a pretty freaky situation. All in all, this is one not to miss and with a unique and thrilling story that's realistic and relates to many people along with great performances from the entire cast, this film is not only good, but way better and stands out more than most horror and thriller movies(Generally remakes) these days. Given that this film is now 42 years old, I'd say that's pretty fucking impressive and that's to say the least.
  • October 31, 2009
    Very well done with one of the greatest scares I've ever seen.
  • September 28, 2009
    I have never quite "gotten" the whole thing with Audrey Hepburn. I have never thought she was all that attractive or especially good as an actress. Here I found her okay, although a bit annoying, but the actual movie is really good. Great suspense thriller which kept me intere...( read more)sted all the way through.. Alan Arkin is excellent in it and also the young actress who plays Gloria.

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  • GeorgeBailey88
    December 2, 2007
    This is probably one of the best films based on a play I've had the fortune of watching. At time this film will require suspension of disbelief but Alan Arkin and Richard Crenna give us exceptional performances. As for Ms.Hepburn, she follows through as usual but I think she should've been nominated for her role in Two for the Road released the same year rather than this one.
  • kaylaishxc
    July 24, 2007
    this movie is fantastic!
    please read my review and check it out!
  • potcgrl
    August 4, 2006
    So did anybody read my review and want to watch it?It so rocks!

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