Tag: Hitchcockian

Brian De Palma’s Sisters is One Hell of a Fractured Psychological Journey

On By C.H. NewellIn 1973, Bernard Herrmann, Brian De Palma, Charles Durning, Film, Horror, Margot Kidder, Psychological horror, ThrillerLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvsixXqC-gM Sisters. 1973. Directed by Brian De Palma. Screenplay by De Palma & Louisa Rose. Starring Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, Charles Durning, William Finley, Lisle Wilson, Barnard Hughes, Mary Davenport, & Dolph Sweet. Pressman-Williams/American International Pictures. Rated R. 93 minutes. Horror/Thriller ★★★★1/2 Brian De Palma is a quality filmmaker. That quality hasn't been kicking around …

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Raising Cain: There’s Better De Palma and There’s Worse

On By C.H. NewellIn 1992, Brian De Palma, Crime, Drama, Film, Gregg Henry, John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Psychological Thriller, Steven Bauer, ThrillerLeave a comment

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=498jRT9XJl4 Raising Cain. 1992. Directed & Written by Brian De Palma. Starring John Lithgow, Lolita Davidovich, Steven Bauer, Frances Sternhagen, Gregg Henry, Tom Bower, Mel Harris, Teri Austin, & Gabrielle Carteris. Pacific Western. Rated R. 91 minutes. Crime/Drama/Thriller ★★★ Brian De Palma is one of those classic directors of his generation, leaving his mark indelibly …

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