Episode 158 – Diabolique

The Magic Lantern by Ericca Long and Cole Roulain

May 17, 202149:36TV & Film

Is Diabolique (Clouzot, 1955) a film noir or a thriller? We firmly assert that it is one of the most delectable, and yes, diabolical noir masterpieces to come out of the 1950s. That it manages to be thrilling as well is...

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