Experiment in Terror (1962)
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Cast
as John "Rip" Ripley
as Kelly Sherwood
as Toby
as Red Lynch
as Brad
as Popcorn
as Lisa
as Nancy
as Special Agent
as Capt. Moreno
as Chuck
as F.B.I. Agent
as Landlord
as Drunk
as Edna
as Penny
as Dave
as Raymond Burkhardt
as Joey Soong
as Attorney Yung
as Welk
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as F.B.I. Agent
as Dick
as Louella
as Man at Ballpark
as Peggy
as Hospital Superintendent
as Nurse
as Cook
as Waitress
as Pastor
as Chinese Waiter
as Janie
as Radio Man
as Coroner
as Police Lieutenant
as Taxi Driver
as Danny
as Helicopter Pilot
as Secretary
as Announcer
as TV Director
as Saleswoman
as Housekeeper
as Man Who Picked Up Kelly
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Critic Reviews for Experiment in Terror
All Critics (5) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (5) | Rotten (0) | DVD (3)
After Carpenter and De Palma, it may seem a little dated; yet Edwards' classical feel for pure cinema remains unalloyed.
This stylish noir thriller is one of Blak Edwards' best films and one of the genre's highlights, well acted by Lee Remick, exquisitely shot by Philip Lathrop, and moodily composed by Henry Mancini, who contributes a great jazz score
One of director Blake Edwards' best w/terrific Mancini score.
Suspenseful.
Superior thriller from before Edwards' typecasting as a comedy specialist.
Audience Reviews for Experiment in Terror
Blake Edwards' taut-suspense classic about a beautiful bank clerk, played wonderfully by Lee Remick who is terrorized by a murderous asthmatic-voiced extortionist, chilling played by Ross Martin, that is planing to use her to steal a $100,000 from the bank where she works. An FBI agent, superbly played by Glenn Ford, that Remick managed to contact is now aiding her in trying to apprehended the psychotic Martin who has threaten to kill her and her young sister. Exceptional direction by Edwards, who gives his thriller some serious edge-of-your-seat moments. Solid, convincing supporting performances by Stefanie Powers, Roy Poole, Ned Glass, and Aita Loo. Glorious black & white cinematography by Phillip H. Lathrop, and a great Henry Manicini score. A realistic and compelling motion picture thriller. Highly Recommended.
Super Reviewer
like a bridge between film noir detective stories and the modern thriller, this really was an experiment on the part of blake edwards, much better known for his light comedies. made immediately after the charming if over-rated breakfast at tiffany's, the film pioneered techniques used to great effect by depalma among others in the 80's. it looks a little dated now but this is a solid and influential piece of work
Super Reviewer
Unfortunately, Experiment in Terror was one of those pesky "those who don't remember the past are condemned to repeat it" moments for me when I let high expectations ruin this movie for me. I heard David Lynch's name thrown around a lot when being told and reading about this movie. That alone wrote Experiment in Terror's death certificate. Its one of the very last noir movies so it's one of the last of its kind from that era. It starts off with sharp imagery and a score to go nuts over by Henry Mancini. It started great, started nodding off toward the middle, then eventually started snoring pretty damn loud be the end. Its definitely not bad and I can see even a small influence it had on Lynch, but its definitely not worth busting your balls over to get a copy of. Impress a film teacher with it, I don't know.
Super Reviewer
Experiment in Terror Quotes
| Red Lynch: | Gasp, gasp, gasp! |