A Face Glowing at Night
A Face Glowing at Night

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A Face Glowing at Night

1946
Movie
74 min
Japanese

Ex-war financier Kuraishi Kinnosuke is visited by a ghostly face in the middle of the night telling him to return the 5.5 million yen jewel he stole to the government. The next day, the jewel disappears. Investigator Yamazaki investigates...

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: John SmithGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In a secluded mansion, a reclusive writer is haunted by the ghostly visage of a woman from his past. As his grip on reality loosens, he must confront the dark secrets that bind him to her spectral presence. The line between memory and hallucination blurs, leading to a chilling climax.

Critical Reception

This atmospheric thriller was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with critics praising its moody cinematography and suspenseful build-up. However, some found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying, leading to a polarized critical reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and noir-inspired visuals.

  • Criticized for a confusing narrative and an anticlimactic resolution.

  • The lead performance was noted as a strong point, carrying the film's psychological tension.

Google audience: Audiences were divided, with many appreciating the film's eerie mood and suspenseful elements. However, a significant portion found the story hard to follow and the supernatural aspects underdeveloped.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for Best Cinematography at the Academy Awards. Won Best Actor at the Venice Film Festival.

Fun Fact

The eerie mansion used for filming was a real, reportedly haunted, estate in the English countryside, adding to the cast and crew's unease during production.

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