The wife of a psychoanalyst falls prey to a devious quack hypnotist when he discovers she is an habitual shoplifter. Then one of his previous patients now being treated by the real doctor is found murdered, with her still at the scene, and suspicion points only one way.
A woman with a troubled past, Anna Webber, is entangled in a web of deceit and blackmail after a chance encounter with a shady psychoanalyst. When her husband's business partner is found murdered, Anna becomes the prime suspect, forcing her to confront her own psychological demons and unravel the truth before she's convicted.
Whirlpool was met with mixed to positive reviews, appreciated for its taut direction and Gene Tierney's performance, though some found the plot convoluted. It is considered a solid entry in the film noir genre.
Google audience: Audience reception is generally positive, with viewers enjoying the classic film noir style, the suspenseful narrative, and the strong performances, particularly from Gene Tierney.
The film was based on the novel 'Mortal Error' byicies by Robert Smith, and was originally intended to be directed by Clarence Brown with Greer Garson in the lead role before Otto Preminger took over and recast it with Gene Tierney.
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