Following on the heels of "Cat People", and a similar film in some ways, this classic features suggestion, subtlety, dread and mystery rather than overt scares...
A lush, tropical setting of a Caribbean plantation provides a stark contrast to dark and disturbing undercurrents. The cinematography is stunning, with shadows playing a crucial role in heightening the suspense.
While setup as a gothic horror movie, it delves into themes, of post-colonialism and the complexities of mental illness in a surprisingly serious manner. The conflict between scientific rationalism and old-fashioned superstition is front and center. All in a wrapper of some fantastic camera work...
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