Christina

A wealthy and controlling matriarch, Christina, manipulates her family and her estranged daughter, Diane, to ensure her own comfort and isolate Diane from the outside world. As Diane attempts to escape her mother's suffocating influence and uncover family secrets, she becomes entangled in a web of psychological manipulation and potential danger.

Christina, also known as 'Trog', received mixed reviews, with many critics highlighting Joan Crawford's performance but criticizing the film's pacing and convoluted plot. While it aimed for suspense, it often leaned into melodrama, with some finding its attempts at horror and mystery less effective than intended.

• Joan Crawford's powerful performance is a highlight.

• The plot is often predictable and melodramatic.

• Lacks the suspense and tension expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience reception for Christina is largely unavailable through aggregated Google reviews. Those that exist often mention Joan Crawford's presence as a draw, but comments on the film's overall quality are scarce.

This was one of Joan Crawford's final film appearances before her retirement from acting.