What's this about?

Lately, it seems like many of the movies/shows are just a rehash or reboot of things that have already been done. And so I started to dive into the past. It's been fun, but I find myself losing track of which ones I’ve seen and whether or not I enjoyed them. Sometimes the titles themselves just don't tell me enough to remember.

I wouldn’t have voluntarily watched a lot of these movies when I was younger. It’s strange how interests change. That goes for what I read, too. I have another blog that explores books. I’m mostly reading older fiction and memoirs, and some of the books have led me to movies/shows and vice versa. In those cases, I may post the book review over here as well.

There will be spoilers, which is different than my book reviews. That’s mostly because I want to have enough information to help me remember what I’ve seen. I’m getting older. The brain doesn’t cooperate like it used to. What can I say? The gray hairs are catching up with me!

Saturday, July 22, 2023

Shadow of a Doubt - 1943

This was on my list of thrillers to watch and it fit my time frame. It's also an Alfred Hitchcock film.

Charlie feels that her life is too ordinary. She's on the verge of sending a telegram to her namesake uncle, Charles, when the family gets a message that he's already on his way to them. But little do they know Uncle Charles has a big secret. He's being hunted by a couple of detectives that suspect him of being the "Merry Widow Killer."

Very shortly after he arrives, there are hints of strange behavior. Charlie is a smart young woman, but she doesn't want to believe anything is wrong with her favorite uncle. When the detectives show up to interview the family, Charlie has to face the doubts that have been adding up in her head.

This was a really good movie. Once Charlie's suspicions are verified, she's not sure what to do. There doesn't seem to be a good solution, because she wants to protect her family. But she also has to watch out because her own life is in danger. I can easily see myself watching this one again. It was pretty tense toward the end, and I was wondering how it would all turn out. Good Movie!



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