Wait Until Dark

Name: Wait Until Dark
Released: 1967-10-26T00:00:00-04:00

NR 1967 Thriller · 1h 48m

After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.

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About Wait Until Dark

Sam Hendrix unknowingly brings home a doll containing heroin after a flight. A trio of criminals, led by the sinister Roat, invades the Hendrix apartment while Sam is away, seeking the doll. They discover Susy, Sam's blind wife, is home alone. A terrifying game of deception and survival ensues as the criminals attempt to manipulate Susy into revealing the doll's location. Susy, initially vulnerable, must use her wits and heightened senses to outsmart her tormentors and protect herself in a desperate fight for survival in her darkened apartment.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Terence Young, Wait Until Dark boasts a stellar cast. Audrey Hepburn shines as Susy Hendrix, a blind woman displaying remarkable courage. Alan Arkin delivers a chilling performance as the psychopathic Roat, the leader of the criminal gang. Richard Crenna plays Mike, one of Roat's accomplices, torn between his conscience and loyalty. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. portrays Sam Hendrix, Susy's husband, unwittingly bringing danger into their lives. Jack Weston is Carlino, another member of the criminal trio. Samantha Jones appears as Lisa, contributing to the film's intricate plot.

What people like about Wait Until Dark

Critics and audiences alike have praised Wait Until Dark for its suspenseful plot, Audrey Hepburn's compelling performance, and Alan Arkin's terrifying portrayal of Roat. The film's effective use of darkness and sound to create tension has been lauded as particularly innovative. Many reviewers have noted the film's ability to keep viewers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end, making it a truly unforgettable cinematic experience. The climax is often cited as one of the most suspenseful and frightening in film history.

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Movie Score

73%

Released

October 26, 1967

Director

Terence Young

Cast

Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jack Weston, Samantha Jones

Genre

Thriller

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