Mr. DuLac’s review published on Letterboxd:
What husband hasn't, at some time, wanted to kill his wife?
-Frederick Loren
For what the 1950s horror films lacked in technology they made up for with imagination, the opposite could be said with many of today's horror offerings. While the end result might be a little overambitious for what they could actually accomplish, it's still highly entertaining despite a few bumps along the way.
The film being in black and white uses shadows to great effect in setting the mood. It does resort to a lot of "jump out scares", but when they're highlighted by the screaming talents of Carolyn Craig you can't help but enjoy them. It's by no means a cerebral psychological thriller, but there's no reason you can't enjoy a well made old school scarefest.
The main draw of the film is of course Vincent Price who is in full force here. He doesn't chew the scenery or attempt to steal scenes, but he plays each scene to perfection. Whatever tone the scene asks for, his performance matches it. He can turn the tension up, or play it suspenseful, or just deadpan a funny moment. It's not his greatest performance, but it's an excellent example of why Price was in demand and respected for his work in this genre.
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Horroctober II: Bride of DuLac