The Other (1972)
Directed by Robert Mulligan
Genres - Drama, Horror, Mystery |
Sub-Genres - Psychological Thriller |
Release Date - May 24, 1972 (USA), May 26, 1972 (USA - Unknown) |
Run Time - 108 min. |
Countries - United States |
MPAA Rating - PG
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Synopsis by Clarke Fountain
This crime thriller with occult overtones puts a spine-tingling twist on the Jungian psychological notion of "the shadow." In the '30s, Holland and Niles Perry are 10-year-old twins growing up on an idyllic farm in the Connecticut countryside. Niles is a wholesome, outgoing lad, loved by the whole family. Holland's brooding mischief causes untold trouble. Eventually, the Perry family experiences a series of tragic accidents which may not be accidents. Unraveling the circumstances of these tragedies is a fascinating and subtle business. This film was adapted by Tom Tryon from his novel The Other and includes a film debut by the famous acting teacher Uta Hagen, as the twins' grandmother.
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accident, brother, death, evil, family, farming, good-vs-evil, killing, murder, supernatural, twins