Paranoiac

IMDb RATING

6.7/10

3.4K

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A man long believed dead returns to the family estate to claim his inheritance.

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A man long believed dead returns to the family estate to claim his inheritance.A man long believed dead returns to the family estate to claim his inheritance.A man long believed dead returns to the family estate to claim his inheritance.

Director
- Freddie Francis
Writers
- Jimmy Sangster
- Josephine Tey
Stars

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IMDb RATING

6.7/10

3.4K

YOUR RATING

Director
- Freddie Francis
Writers
- Jimmy Sangster
- Josephine Tey
Stars

See production info at IMDbPro

Awards
- 1 nomination total

Tramp
(uncredited)

Laurie Leigh

Woman #1
(uncredited)

Marianne Stone

Woman #2
(uncredited)

Colin Tapley

Vicar
(uncredited)

Jack Taylor

Sailor
(uncredited)

Director
- Freddie Francis
Writers
- Jimmy Sangster
- Josephine Tey
All cast & crew
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Trivia
Liliane Brousse is dubbed by Christine Finn.

Goofs
As Simon plays the congregational hymn on the organ in the opening scene at the church the music shown on his stand in the organ loft is an oratorio/anthem music score with SATB lines (soprano/alto/tenor/bass) and a two-stave orchestral/keyboard reduction, emphatically not a church hymn.

Quotes
Simon Ashby: [stumbles through the door inebriated]
Aunt Harriet: Where have you been?
Simon Ashby: [smirk on his face] I've been drinking.
[Looks at the liquor on the bar in the entryway]
Simon Ashby: Now I need to drink some more.

Connections
Featured in The World of Hammer: Chiller (1994)

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Hammer suspense

The presence of a very young Oliver Reed alone should encourage fans of older films to view this one. Reed is very impressive as the spoiled rich kid who never fails to surprise us with what he will do to get his way. He is days away from a large inheritance when his deceased brother shows up at the front door. Nothing is quite what it seems. Is he an imposter or not? Is Reed's sister crazy or not? Does the family have something to hide or not? The ending is not really a surprise but still packs quite a jolt and is a suitable ending to a very fine and underrated film. Available on video.