The Frightened Man
The Frightened Man

The Frightened Man

1952Movie69 minEnglish

Kicked out of Oxford, a junk dealer's son joins a gang of thieves fenced by his father.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Jack LeeGenres: Drama, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A young woman, recently released from a mental institution, travels to the Scottish Highlands to confront her estranged father. Upon arrival, she finds herself entangled in a web of deceit and danger as she investigates the mysterious circumstances surrounding her father's death and the true nature of the isolated community she's entered. The film builds suspense through a series of unsettling encounters and revelations.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Frightened Man' received a mixed to positive reception. Critics praised its atmospheric tension and compelling mystery, though some found its pacing occasionally slow. Audiences were generally drawn to its suspenseful narrative and the unsettling portrayal of its remote setting.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong sense of atmosphere and suspenseful mystery.
  • Noted for its intriguing plot that keeps the audience guessing.
  • Some found the pacing to be a bit deliberate, but the conclusion was generally satisfying.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot on location in the Scottish Highlands, contributing significantly to its eerie and isolated atmosphere.

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This rather cheap and cheerful effort actually has quite a decent, complex, plot and Dermot Walsh ("Julius") and on-screen father Charles Victor ("Rosselli") work well together to create just a little more suspense than usual in this Britis...