Hangover Square

Hangover Square

1945 · 78 min · EN · 6.8 (52 votes)
Dir. John Brahm · Starring Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders, Glenn Langan, Faye Marlowe, Alan Napier · Music Bernard Herrmann

THE SCREEN'S MOST Terrifying LOVE STORY! EXCITING MYSTERY AND STRANGE EMOTION!

Thriller

When composer George Harvey Bone wakes with no memory of the previous night and a bloody knife in his pocket, he worries that he has committed a crime. On the advice of Dr. Middleton, Bone agrees to relax, going to a music performance by singer Netta Longdon. Riveted by Netta, Bone agrees to write songs for her rather than his own concerto. However, Bone soon grows jealous of Netta and worries about controlling himself during his spells.

VIBE

A descent into a fractured psyche, this film noir is a chilling exploration of repressed memory and obsession. Its smoky atmosphere and haunting score create a palpable sense of dread, making for a deeply unsettling, yet captivating, watch.

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