I'm trying to delay my urge to dive into Autumnal watching but as the weather was incredibly cool today and I've had to put the blanket on the bed I decided it's time to start. The summer better not arrive now as there is no turning back.
I started with The Black Torment (1964), a film I have watched once before whilst multi-tasking, I sorely regret not giving it my full attention the first time. A totally atmospheric, gothic chiller. I really liked how dark the film was, it added to the menace, I always find full on bright lights in a film set in this period incredibly off-putting. The acting was subtle, the twists not too hard to guess but at least they worked. Plus there was plenty of frilly shirts and sword play.
Full on spooky, gothic intrigue. A nice opener to the autumn season. I think I'll move on to another from the Odeon Best of British collection.
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