Movie spotlight
Anniversary
Here you will see Marie Dressler, Mary Pickford, Norma Shearer, Walter Huston and a host of other Canadians who achieved world renown on the silver screen. Slapstick, romance, tragedy, comedy--it's all here in an entertaining sampling of what audiences have applauded down the years. You see the audiences too, and the theatres where early movies first drew in the fans. As guide you could hardly find a more knowledgeable or familiar figure than Walter Pidgeon, a Canadian with eighty or more films to his credit. He recalls the personalities of the great stars he has known and explains how the technology developed that shows the stars on the screen.
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Plot Summary
A young woman travels to a remote island to celebrate her parents' wedding anniversary. Upon arrival, she discovers that her parents are not there, and the island inhabitants seem to be hiding a dark secret related to a past tragedy. As she tries to uncover the truth, she finds herself in increasing danger.
Critical Reception
Anniversary is a lesser-known Hammer horror film that has garnered a cult following over the years. While not considered one of Hammer's best, it is often praised for its atmospheric tension and suspenseful build-up, though some critics point to a somewhat predictable plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its eerie atmosphere and suspenseful direction.
Some found the plot to be somewhat formulaic for the genre.
The island setting contributes significantly to the film's unsettling mood.
Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available tend to highlight the film's ability to create a sense of unease and suspense, despite its age and some perceived plot weaknesses.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in Spain, specifically on the island of Formentera, to achieve its remote and isolated atmosphere.
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