Baxter, several years before ALL ABOUT EVE, is great as another manipulative, conniving and unstable femme fatale. The first two acts are a bit sluggish, but things really ramp up for the finale, as the residence gets more claustrophobic and ruled by shadows. There's some wonderful framing technique, emphasizing Baxter's control over the household. Supporting performances are generally quite good. The film could use some higher stakes and a little more zip, but it has some mighty fine elements.