Sisters
Sisters

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Sisters

1976
Movie
29 min
English

A widow, Millie, moves in with her sister, Ada, who is also a widow. Millie finds the house is not too her liking and starts to make changes, to Ada's annoyance.

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IMDb6.6/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users71%
Director: Brian De PalmaGenres: Horror, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A journalist investigates the mysterious death of a fashion model, uncovering a dark secret linking her to her estranged, mentally disturbed Siamese twin. The investigation leads to a suspenseful and violent confrontation, blurring the lines between reality and delusion.

Critical Reception

Brian De Palma's 'Sisters' is a stylish and suspenseful thriller that was generally well-received by critics for its Hitchcockian influence and inventive filmmaking. While perhaps not as widely recognized as some of his later works, it is considered a significant early entry in his career, praised for its tension-building and visual flair.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Alfred Hitchcock-inspired direction.

  • Noted for its innovative split-screen technique, used effectively to build tension.

  • Some found the plot convoluted, but the overall execution was compelling.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and De Palma's directorial style, with many finding it a gripping and effective thriller.

Fun Fact

The film famously employed a split-screen technique to show simultaneous actions, a method that De Palma would continue to experiment with throughout his career.

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