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The Night Visitor (1971). This incredible classic has been compared to Bergman and Hitchcock, a comparison that it wholly deserves. This mystery was wonderfully crafted, with a an ending that is more than memorable. Threatening to be a cheezy horror flick, the powerful cast obviates such a contention. The acting was sublime, with Max von Sydow, Liv Ullman, and Trevor Howard giving incredible performances. That score more than keeps the viewer creeped out. The frozen landscape upon which our antihero runs about in his underwear sets the stage for a chilling atmosphere. The direction here was solid, and the end result makes for a wonderful movie experience. Merci beaucoup.
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