How Awful About Allan

How Awful About Allan (1970)

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Summary: After a fire which killed his father Kent ("Cat People") Smith and scarred his sister (Julie "The Haunting" Harris), a gilt-ridden victim of psychosomatic blindness (Anthony "Psycho" Perkins) is released from a mental hospital and goes to stay with his estranged sister. However, it appears that someone is out for revenge and wants to drive him crazy. Teleplay by Henry Farrell ("What Ever Happened to Baby Jane?"). Directed by Curtis Harrington ("What's the Matter With Helen?"). (imdb)

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Genres: Suspense/Thriller, Horror

Country: USA

Directed By: Curtis Harrington

Written By: Henry Farrell

Starring: Anthony Perkins, Julie Harris, Kent Smith, Joan Hackett, Robert H. Harris, Molly Dodd

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TCI	User	Score
na	lansaldo	38	T₂
na	Bavafreak	75	T₅
na	ZombieBuffet	55	T₃
na	by Devol	72	T₅
na	kyle.loomis	2	T₁
na	aaaaaaarrggg	43	T₃
This is one of Harrington's enjoyable, atmospheric TV movies, adapted by _Baby Jane_ author Farrell from his own novel. Perkins is good in a tailor-made role. This has plot elements looking forward to _Psycho II_ and effectively claustrophobic photography and set design.
na	massesRasses	58	T₂
na	imdb	58	T₄
na	pilgermann	56	T₃
Sort of like Hitchcock-lite. The premise is pretty cool, and there are some mildly suspenseful moments. Unfortunately it lacks any real flair, and is pretty predictable.