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Spellbound

1945
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
The head of the Green Manors mental asylum Dr. Murchison is retiring to be replaced by Dr. Edwards, a famous psychiatrist... (imdb)
Directed by:
Alfred Hitchcock Alfred Hitchcock
Written by:
John Palmer Hilary St. George Sanders
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Starring:
Gregory Peck Gregory Peck Ingrid Bergman Ingrid Bergman Leo G. Carroll Leo G. Carroll Rhonda Fleming Rhonda Fleming Michael Chekhov John Emery Wallace Ford Wallace Ford Norman Lloyd Norman Lloyd Addison Richards Addison Richards
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Genres:
Romance, Suspense/Thriller, Mystery
Country:
USA
Language:
English
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Spellbound

1945
Romance
Suspense/Thriller
1h 51m
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ktappektappe
Rated 11 Feb 2008
68
38th
MUST get marks down for the most atrociously unrealistic skiing scenes ever. Straight down the hill with no turns at all? 3 inches apart? At a cliff that has no warning signs? Just as in Vertigo and North By Northwest, this film suffers from serious implausibility problems.
Rated 11 Feb 2008
x_humanx-human
Rated 03 Jan 2010
78
56th
Takes too long to start, is a little too long in the tooth and a little too literal. But once the plot sets in motion, it's a good ride with some nice quirks.
Rated 03 Jan 2010
nobletNoblet
Rated 10 May 2011
66
42nd
Quite a stupid story, but it's still fairly entertaining.
Rated 10 May 2011
stainStain
Rated 01 Apr 2007
0
8th
I've tried to see this movie twice and it still bores the crap out of me. Sorry
Rated 01 Apr 2007
aflickeringAFlickering
Rated 23 Jul 2016
3
36th
typical of hitchcock's lesser works in that despite being annoyingly literal, shamelessly pulpy and completely and utterly ludicrous, it's weird enough to be consistently fascinating anyway.
Rated 23 Jul 2016
afx237viafx237vi
Rated 02 May 2011
80
84th
The romance is a bit contrived, but c'mon, it's Ingrid Bergman, who wouldn't fall madly in love after about 15 minutes? The plot has it's problems too - with a rather basic portrayal of psychoanalysis - but I found the film as a whole quite engaging. Peck's character is mysterious, and at times quite sinister, and there are enough clues planted in the right places to make for a satisfying outcome. The surrealist dream sequences are also quite entertaining.
Rated 02 May 2011
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 05 Feb 2009
50
38th
It's a pity the script is so corny and oftentimes camp, and that the psychoanalysis is downright ludicrous, because this is a pretty fine production. Hitchcock's direction is obviously spot-on, the cast is great and the Dali dream sequence as well as a few other scenes are, well, spellbinding. The same can be said for the score which is instantly memorable. A pretty poor story is made in to a good film for these reasons, but there was much more potential here.
Rated 05 Feb 2009
tsvetetsvete
Rated 30 Apr 2017
82
34th
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Rated 30 Apr 2017
vertiggoVertiggo
Rated 30 Apr 2011
40
9th
Are you kidding me? Everything seems so forced... It's hard for me to believe that this was directed by Hitchcock. Liverwurst at a romantic scene??? It made me laugh so much... I think I am not clever enough to get this movie. It's more a comedy than anything else and a boring one, despite the fact that I am very fond of Peck and Bergman.
Rated 30 Apr 2011
damildamil
Rated 23 Jul 2014
65
54th
This is a good film, but not one of the better Hitchcock films I've seen. The way in which it depicts women and psychology are pretty old-fashioned, the score is a little too melodramatic, and it's a bit long, too. Although Bergman and Peck are fine, their romance isn't very believable. Still, there are some absolutely brilliant shots from Hitchcock and an amazing dream sequence designed by Salvador Dali. It's got enough good things to be worth seeing, but I don't think I'd watch it again.
Rated 23 Jul 2014
taumpytearstaumpytears
Rated 17 Feb 2013
85
43rd
Good, not great. The Dali dream sequence makes it worthwhile, though.
Rated 17 Feb 2013
rufamRufam
Rated 18 Feb 2011
80
85th
"Spellbound" is vintage Hitchcock and the earliest classic in his filmography. This is one of his most visually playful films as he often gets to to display his phenomenal directorial abilities (the amazing dream sequence) and innovate many techniques that have proved influential. Although the psychology stuff is a bit dated, the script is quite solid overall, the love story engrossing, the plot involving and the performances decent enough, but Hitch's movies never were about the performances.
Rated 18 Feb 2011
lucluc
Rated 31 Dec 2008
72
80th
Great suspense movie of Hitchcock, slow start but the end is unbelievable very good and especially the last 5 minutes.
Rated 31 Dec 2008
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 09 Jan 2011
70
37th
Overwrought melodrama from Hitch has its pluses, including a chilling performance from Leo G. Carroll, but film is too dry and talky to generate the usual excitement from The Master. Salvador Dali dream sequence is another highlight, but Peck and Bergman lack chemistry together and the plot, and eventual solution, make little sense. Hitch's mastery of the camera is muted here, with the exception of a few wild POV shots, and an unforgettable finale featuring a gun barrel. Disappointing.
Rated 09 Jan 2011
solomonburrrSolomonBurrr
Rated 28 Mar 2020
76
68th
76.4
Rated 28 Mar 2020
philipPhilip
Rated 17 Jul 2009
71
61st
Hasn't aged well at all.
Rated 17 Jul 2009
fliersFliers
Rated 20 Nov 2012
73
21st
Interesting use of dream theory. Dali dream sequence is by far the most memorable part of the film - everything else fades in the background.
Rated 20 Nov 2012
sebbysebby
Rated 14 Aug 2011
65
58th
There's some nice camerawork and a wonderful dream sequence, but there are problems, too, such as the miscast Peck and the ridiculous way the plot falls into place. Middle-tier Hitchcock.
Rated 14 Aug 2011
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 14 Jul 2014
70
19th
Surprisingly inert for something that's supposed to be one of Hitchcock's classic films. The on-screen romance is a little dull (Bergman, a beautiful but often boring actress, necessitates a stronger partner than Gregory Peck) and there is a phenomenal lack of suspense and intrigue. The highlights are a good score and some unforgettable shots (esp. the glass of milk and the gun barrel).
Rated 14 Jul 2014
funkyastroFunkyAstro
Rated 15 Aug 2013
55
53rd
Once you take off the Hitchcock blinders this movie becomes a cartoonish depiction of mental illness crossed with a silly whodunit. Still, not terrible for a movie made 70 years ago.
Rated 15 Aug 2013
ratedarghratedargh
Rated 28 Aug 2015
75
54th
Insane and occasionally baffling in its tone. Peck alternates between aggravatingly aloof and relatively charming. Dated with one of Hitchcock's worst trends where every conceivable aspect of psychobabble is explained. But it's visually excellent and entertaining for the bulk of its runtime.
Rated 28 Aug 2015
robbytrobbyt
Rated 25 Jan 2021
40
11th
Terribly acted. Predictable. Bad lighting.
Rated 25 Jan 2021
braddad68braddad68
Rated 09 Oct 2013
95
84th
Totally engaging Hitchcock suspense.
Rated 09 Oct 2013
zealot185Zealot185
Rated 13 Sep 2010
44
21st
"I take it the supply of linen at this institute is inexhaustible!", a hilarious line from Peck early on, gave me hope that there would be something redeeming in this unbelievable plot of an esteemed psychologist instantly falling in love with a suspected murderer. Alas, the only things redeeming are a few of Hitchcock's wonderful first-person shots, and the fantastical Dali dream sequences which unfortunately only take up a few minutes of screen-time.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
alon_reterAlon Reter
Rated 08 May 2011
60
47th
Average decent Hitchcock with cute cinematography and the famous Dali dream sequence, which is overrated but still good. The trashy psychoanalysis references are fun too.
Rated 08 May 2011
zmoatszmoats
Rated 11 Apr 2016
76
46th
Hitchcock returns to the theme of psychoanalysis that reared its head in films like Murder! This time he beats you over the head with this theme and it actually works quite well, barring the occasional extended exposition with the character made to look like Sigmund Freud. The second half of the movie was far better than the first. It is worth watching just for the milk scene, the dream sequence, the ski scene, and the final reveal. Man, Hitchcock does suspense like no other.
Rated 11 Apr 2016
guppyguppy
Rated 12 Dec 2008
90
97th
abc
Rated 12 Dec 2008
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 17 Apr 2009
50
34th
Except for the incredibly awesome Dali dream sequence, I thought it was awful and dated.
Rated 17 Apr 2009
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 23 Mar 2009
90
72nd
Loved the Dali dream sequence!
Rated 23 Mar 2009
pianoopianoo
Rated 01 May 2009
60
47th
good! See it if only for the dream sequence.
Rated 01 May 2009
3drevelation3dRevelation
Rated 27 Jun 2013
65
33rd
A very talky Hitchcock film that only seems to pick up stream at the end of the film. Bergman and Peck are good, but it doesn't do much to make this middling film much better.
Rated 27 Jun 2013
coffeecoffee
Rated 28 Sep 2009
82
79th
I accept that the science in this film didn't age well but it's still very romantic and entertaining film.
Rated 28 Sep 2009
seryxaSeryxa
Rated 04 Dec 2009
50
67th
Enthralling and rather infuriating psychological mystery; the Hitchcock touches are splendid, and the stars shine magically, but the plot could have stood a little more attention.
Rated 04 Dec 2009
buttercupbuttercup
Rated 09 Dec 2011
5
18th
intro to psycho-analysis for dummies. even the beauty of ingrid bergman is not enough.
Rated 09 Dec 2011
madmanMadMan
Rated 19 Feb 2024
87
57th
Pretty good film that does literally dive into the mind of a man who's either a hero or a villain.
Rated 19 Feb 2024
tonydaltonydal
Rated 27 Sep 2007
80
74th
Too Freudian. But the rest is pure Hitchcock.
Rated 27 Sep 2007
thesleepwalkthesleepwalk
Rated 29 Dec 2008
85
82nd
A little bit of a silly amnesia story, but so many good things, particularly the first-person shots. Absolutely great camera work that still hasn't been matched.
Rated 29 Dec 2008
uksubsUKSubs
Rated 14 Jun 2021
65
61st
Uneven at times, but delightfully absurd that everyone just assumes that Gregory Peck is a famous psychiatrist and really just complains behind his back when they don't like him. A little too true to life to be fair.
Rated 14 Jun 2021
glm01glm01
Rated 18 Sep 2013
81
68th
80.500
Rated 18 Sep 2013
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 05 Feb 2012
60
69th
Ok-ish despite the awkward plot and rampant misogyny.
Rated 05 Feb 2012
gursuGursu
Rated 06 Jul 2009
5
54th
Dream sequences designed by Dali.
Rated 06 Jul 2009
iyisinekiyisinek
Rated 11 Aug 2013
73
58th
psikolog, psikiyatr, psikiyatri, psikolojik, doktor, hasta, doktor hasta iliskisi, baskasinin yerine geçme (bilmeden), dedektiflik, psikanaliz, psikanalizle olayi çözmek, amnezi hastasi, tren istasyonu, otel odasi ( Dr. Murchison'un yerine klinige atanan yeni doktor Anthony Edwardes, kendini çalismaya adamis yeni doktor Constance Petersen'a oldukça yakin ilgili gösterir. Constance, Edwandesle geçirdigi ögle yemginden sonra ona ilgi duymaya basalar fakat yeni doktorun garip davranislari...)
Rated 11 Aug 2013
hulothulot
Rated 07 Aug 2010
60
54th
watched: 2010, 2014
Rated 07 Aug 2010
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
35th
Truly one of the lesser Hitchcocks, with really absurd plotting, rather poor acting, overbearing music, bad rear projection, and not enough suspense. But just about any Hitchcock is worth sitting through. The Dali dream sequence alone makes the rest of it worthwhile.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
empiremagempiremag
Rated 13 Apr 2009
4
71st
"Overwrought but still a Hitchcock."
Rated 13 Apr 2009
driscarpindriscarpin
Rated 03 Jan 2007
85
78th
Estreava há 75 anos nos EUA. Só eu sei o quanto abomino a psicanálise selvagem da Hollywood dos anos 40, mas a coisa é que não via esse filme desde a adolescência, ou seja, desde antes de me tornar psicóloga com orientação psicanalítica e agora o filme não me parecer tão forçado como me pareceu à época. Plus: Rhonda Fleming como uma histérica classicaça é puro ouro. Box Versátil O Cinema de Alfred Hitchcock Volume 1.
Rated 03 Jan 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 21 Feb 2007
50
35th
Not bad.
Rated 21 Feb 2007
mandymandy
Rated 04 Jun 2019
8
92nd
Possibly the psychoanalysis dialogue a bit clunky in places but still intriguing and fine performances.
Rated 04 Jun 2019
hadleyreisHadleyreis
Rated 01 Aug 2023
75
64th
If only the whole film were told in the style of his dreams.
Rated 01 Aug 2023
glmglm
Rated 07 Jan 2011
81
69th
81.250
Rated 07 Jan 2011
insan3Insan3
Rated 21 Dec 2010
73
47th
Very entertaining and, yes, the ideas of psychotherapy aren't exactly right in this film and the love story is terribly forced and not even close to being believable. But, all Hitchcock wants is to entertain and you'd be a fool to disregard his excellent directing in this film. So, even though the story telling isn't the greatest, this movie is still worth seeing.
Rated 21 Dec 2010
roofsrunnerroofs_runner
Rated 08 Apr 2011
84
70th
Yes, the plot looks like a sheer absurd but the pace, the mystery and the dream scene by Dali make it enjoyable and intriguing.
Rated 08 Apr 2011
punqPUNQ
Rated 27 Nov 2019
70
96th
I wouldn't say this was Hitchcock at his sharpest. While a well-toned story, there are times where the pacing is a bit slow. The excitement is mainly psychological. But you have those very Hitchcock touches. Some of them very gimmicky, like the in-drink shot or the climax gun hand. Seemed he was having some fun in ways to film a lot of the scenes. A milder Hitchcock chase, and just going along with the puzzle this was, it was a trip I respected a lot. Respected more than loved.
Rated 27 Nov 2019
frederikaFrederikA
Rated 13 Sep 2010
70
67th
In a modern perspective, the psychology of the movie seems "a bit old fashioned" to say the least. But if the premise is accepted, it's an interesting (albeit uneven and jaggedly paced) thriller. It gets bonus points for the Salvador Dali designed dream scenes.
Rated 13 Sep 2010
davidkahaneDavidKahane
Rated 21 Sep 2010
71
50th
There's a great story involving a psychotherapist hired by producer David O. Selznick to serve as a technical adviser. The woman pointed out a problem with some aspect of the story, a complaint to which Hitchcock responded, "My dear, it's only a movie." Whether true or not, the story is telling. Like other works of his which boasted sensational, medium-bending elements, Hitchcock can sometimes seem like he's just marking time with the scenes that fall outside of the splashiest parts of the film.
Rated 21 Sep 2010

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