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Plot: 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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MCT: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 taunt 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. -
MCT:August 3, 2008
A great story about the struggle of a blind woman against all odds. A mature Audrey - better than ever!
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MCT:July 29, 2008
OH NO! A pair of henchmen are after Audrey Hepburn...AND she's blind. This movie is pretty tense and exciting.
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MCT:May 8, 2008
I first saw this when I was very young. Roat, played by Alan Arkin freaked me out a bit. Very good thriller. I totally agree with another reviewer that Alan Arkin was better than all in this movie. His character is the one I remember most.
All movies after this that centered on the woman-in-peril plot couldn't hold a candle to this (no pun intended). -
MCT: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.
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MCT:March 16, 2008Wait Until Dark is THE MOST SUSPENSEFUL MOVIE EVER! Audrey Hepburn gives an outstanding performance as a blind woman. Can you imagine playing a blind person? She plays it so innocently that it's so easy to feel sorry for her. While watching I always get a knot in my stomach rooting for her, although I know what's going to happen next. Alan Arkin is also fantastic as the creepy villain who wants something inside of Audrey's apartment. Definitely a watch for all thriller fans.
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MCT:March 11, 2008A tense thriller that was probably way ahead of its time when it came out. Audrey makes the movie with the belief that she truly is a blind woman that knows the layout of her house so well that she can escape 2 men that are trying to kill her.
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MCT:March 3, 2008
A brilliant thriller starring Audrey Hepburn as a blind woman being terrorised by a trio of crooks determined to get their hands on a doll stuffed full of heroin.
Alan Arkin is perfect as the evil ringleader Rout. Hepburn, as always, also gives a good performance.
I found the start a little slow and the story a little confused but towards the end was brilliant. I wish I could of seen this in the cinema when it was first released, when during the final scenes the theaters would turn of the lights one by one to heighten the terror!
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MCT:November 30, 2007
This is a magnificient thriller, featuring Hepburn as an innocent blind woman who has something Arkin wants and plans to steal. There is such suspense and great acting. Very spooky!
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MCT:November 16, 2007
The only "official" horror film I've seen in my whole life. But i was actually very impressed with the plot and characters, especially Susy. It didn't have a truly frightening mood, even for me, but i thoroughly enjoyed the elements of surprise.
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MCT:November 16, 2007
AN EXCITING, COOL, FUN FILM! WELL DONE AND ACTED, THOUGH IT SEEMS LOW BUDGET , MOST SEEMS ARE IN A BASEMENT APARTMENT! EFRAM ZIMBALES JR AND AUDREY HEPBURN AND THE OTHER ACTRESSES AND ACTORS ARE GREAT!! AS A LOW VISION PERSON MYSELF IT IS GREAT TO SEE A VISUALLY IMPAIRED PERSON ( PLAYED BY AUDREY HEPBURN) SO REALISTICALLY AND POSITIVELY PORTRAYED!A CLASSIC! A MUST SEE AND OWN FILM. THIS MOVIE WOULD BE EVEN MORE RELEVENT SADLY IN OUR TIMES
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I watched this with my English 2020 class. I loved it. How could I not when Audrey Hepburn is in it?
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MCT:October 26, 2007
The best thing about this movie was NOT Audrey Hepburn (though I've always adored her and wanted to BE her) but the star of this movie was Alan Arkin. The movie is 40 yrs old and a young Alan Arkin steals the show from the likes of Audrey Hepburn, Richard Crenna and Efrem Zimbalist Jr. Arkin is totally creepy and totally entertaining. The rest of the movie was just so-so for me..even Audrey. I'd still recommend this old classic - on his performance alone.
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MCT:September 25, 2007
Alan Arkin is so creepy in this movie he will give you nightmares. How his career survived torturing a blind Audrey Hepburn is a miracle!
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MCT:September 4, 2007
This is a great 60s thriller, Audrey plays a blind woman who is being harassed by thugs, it is very suspenseful.
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MCT:August 4, 2007
The movie has its flaws, definitely, but it doesn't mean Audrey isn't absolutely amazing in it, but unfortunately in such a great yea, in my opinion, she barely loses the spot of best of the year to Anne Bancroft's Mrs. Robinson. An incredible performance nonetheless.
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MCT:July 28, 2007
Clever and tense thriller about a blind woman who is menaced by a gang of thugs who believe she is in possession of their drugs. A good script and an excellent performance from Alan Arkin make this an undated and exciting film.
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MCT:July 26, 2007
This is an excellent suspense movie without the blood and guts. When my mom saw it in the theatre, she actually screamed out loud at one part.
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MCT:July 25, 2007
This psychological thriller with Audrey Hepburn going outside of her regular box by playing a blind woman who is terrorized by men who wish to get a certain doll that accidentally comes in her possession. Tense, taut and you come out feeling sorry for Audrey too.
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MCT:July 19, 2007
This film has a genuis way of creating realistic suspense, without effects, gore, or cheesy plotlines. I adored this movie for it's simplicity, few characters, one strong central storyline, and the whole thing practically taking place in one room. Hepburn (with a curious hair-do...) does a great believable job with her blindness creating a vulnerbility. I was intrigued by the story, waiting for what would happen next. I had audible gasps as the film climaxed and the villians looked as if they might succeed. Anyways, see this one for the plot and good apperances by Hepburn and Alan Arkin.
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