Black Narcissus
Drama • NR • 1947 • 1 hr 40 min
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Deborah Kerr, Sabu, David Farrar, Flora Robson, Esmond Knight
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A surprisingly effective thriller for it’s time. Gorgeous sets and cinematography throughout. Very dreamlike at times.
Dark, beautiful, and fantastic, psychological drama that hasn't dated. A classic!
Remarkably dark for it’s time. Strong theme of impulsiveness. Genuinely unsettling performance by a disgruntled nun. Some cannot be saved.
Beautiful coloring and every scene with Sister Ruth is 10/10.
While the story and characters are kind of bland,it's visually amazing.The sets and production design are great and the effects are amazing.
Fantastic movie. Beautiful scenery, brilliant plot, great portrayal of insanity brought on by sexual repression.
Watched this movie for the first time last year and I thought it was a great movie set in the himalayas star performance from Deb Kerr⭐
Vibrant, psychological piece about nuns in the Himalayas. Characters pushed to breaking points, but yet has some charm and humor.
Extraordinarily mysterious subject matter engulfed in beautiful cinematography
Stunningly beautiful. Powell and Pressberger at the peak of their game.
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