Spotlight On: A Murderer (1961)1961

: Critics often note that this film lacks the "searing emotional force" of Eyes Without a Face , but Slant Magazine argues this is intentional. Franju creates a "genre parody" where humor and horror feed into each other. One moment, a relative is praising a funeral wreath as an "act of optimism"; the next, a woman is plummeting to her death during a literal horror show. Why It Matters Today

Georges Franju's Spotlight on a Murderer (1961) - Cagey Films Spotlight on a Murderer (1961)1961

If you’re looking for a fast-paced thriller, the "fits and starts" of this 1961 classic might test your patience. But if you want to soak in the atmosphere of a rainy French chateau where the shadows have teeth and the dead have a sense of humor, Spotlight on a Murderer is a hidden gem worth the watch. : Critics often note that this film lacks