Amid many other thrillers from the 1960s that haven’t aged well, this one holds up.
The Big Picture Terence Young's Wait Until Dark is not often the first film you think of when talking about Audrey Hepburn's work, but it should be. This psychological thriller, also starring Alan Arkin and Richard Crenna, is an underrated submission in the genre, and even earned Hepburn an Academy Award. So, what is so special about it? With Young being well-known for directing various James Bond films, such as Dr.
When it comes to the lead-up towards the main action of the film, which mostly takes place in Susy's apartment, the performances of the film are what really set the scene. As Susy, Audrey Hepburn gives a riveting performance, able to express panic, terror, and her signature sympathy, while also being resourceful and quick on her feet. Viewers feel Susy's fear with her and root for her, and at the same time are unsure if she is going to make it out of this high-stakes thriller alive.
The other standout performance was Arkin, who plays the creepy, over-the-top menacing villain. His best moments also help define the well-regarded thriller. Some critics found Alan Arkin's performance as the bad guy too exaggerated, but the dramatics are what make the character memorable. His bowl cut and dark, circular sunglasses with his matter-of-fact speech make him a seemingly unlikely, yet entertaining antagonist.
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