I Saw What You Did
I Saw What You Did

I Saw What You Did

1965Movie82 minEnglish

Teenage friends Kit and Libby make prank phone calls for fun but then find themselves involved in a brutal double murder committed by one of their targets.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: George McCowanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A group of teenagers play a prank call to a stranger, leading to a series of terrifying events. The prank goes awry when the stranger, a mentally disturbed individual, becomes obsessed with one of the callers. This obsession quickly escalates into a dangerous pursuit, putting the lives of the teenagers, and their families, in grave danger. The film explores the dark consequences of a simple prank spiraling out of control.

Critical Reception

I Saw What You Did received a mixed to negative reception upon its release. While some critics acknowledged its suspenseful elements and Joan Crawford's performance, many found the plot predictable and the violence gratuitous for its time. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some enjoying the thriller aspects and others put off by its bleak tone.

What Reviewers Say

  • Despite a promising premise and a notable performance from Joan Crawford, the film suffers from a thin plot and uneven pacing.
  • The thriller elements are present, but often overshadowed by melodrama and a lack of genuine scares.
  • Considered a lesser entry in the horror-thriller genre of the 1960s.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film. Those that are available often cite a slow build-up and a somewhat predictable, if grim, conclusion. Some viewers appreciate it as a vintage thriller, while others find it dated and less impactful than other films of its era.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

Joan Crawford was reportedly dissatisfied with the film's script and her role, having been promised a more substantial part. She was also unhappy with the film's violent ending.

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John Chard

John Chard

Uxoricide! I Saw What You Did is directed by William Castle and written by William P. McGivern. It stars John Ireland, Joan Crawford, Leif Erickson, Andi Garrett, Sara Lane and Sharyl Locke. Music is by Van Alexander (Joseph Gershenson s...