The peaceful life of a gas station owner is disrupted when a man from his past arrives in town and forces him to return to the dark world he had tried to escape.
| Year | 1947 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Crime, Thriller |
| Director | Jacques Tourneur |
| Runtime | 97 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 7.7/10 (638 votes) |
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This is a thriller that respects the viewer: doesn't explain everything, doesn't rush events. Tension is created through atmosphere, not mechanical twists.
A solid choice if you're tired of predictable genre formulas. You can sense the creators were thinking about what they were making.
Good choice for those seeking tense cinema without unnecessary noise.
Director: Jacques Tourneur
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Evening with someone who can handle tension. Don't pause, don't check your phone.
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