Category Psychological thriller

Sleuth by Anthony Shaffer (1970)

Summary “Sleuth” is a 1970 British mystery thriller film directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz, based on the play of the same name by Anthony Shaffer. The film revolves around a wealthy writer, Andrew Wyke, who invites his wifes lover, Milo…

Deathtrap by Ira Levin (1978)

Summary “Deathtrap” is a 1978 movie based on the play of the same name by Ira Levin. The film follows Sidney Bruhl, a successful playwright suffering from writers block. When he receives a brilliant script from a former student, Clifford…

Angel Street by Patrick Hamilton (1941)

Summary “Angel Street” is a psychological thriller film based on the play of the same name by Patrick Hamilton. Set in 19th-century London, the story revolves around Bella Manningham, a young woman who becomes increasingly convinced that she is going…

Gas Light by Patrick Hamilton (1938)

Summary “Gas Light” is a psychological thriller play written by Patrick Hamilton in 1938. The story revolves around Bella Manningham, a young woman who becomes increasingly convinced that she is going insane. Her husband, Jack Manningham, manipulates her by dimming…

Rope by Patrick Hamilton (1929)

Summary “Rope” is a psychological thriller play written by Patrick Hamilton in 1929. The story revolves around two young men, Brandon and Granillo, who murder their former classmate, Ronald, as an intellectual experiment to prove their superiority. They hide Ronalds…