Nutshell
This is a well photographed crime drama with an embarrassingly bad plot and poorly written dialogue, a prime example of RKO's impending doom… The 60 minute run time comes as a huge blessing.
Movie spotlight
Follow Me Quietly
1949
Movie
60 min
English
When it rains in the city, a serial killer known as "The Judge" looks for his next strangling victim. For months, the madman has been stalking at night, leaving behind clues, but police efforts have been fruitless. Constructing a life-size dummy of the murderer, police Lt. Harry Grant is growing obsessed with capturing him, and always following Grant is the relentless reporter Ann Gorman looking to break the story, but the hunt continues.
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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Richard Fleischer•Genres: Film Noir, Mystery, Crime
Plot Summary
A former detective, now a police commissioner, is haunted by the unsolved murders of women who were all killed on Tuesdays. As the investigation progresses, he finds himself drawn into a complex web of deceit and danger, suspecting a serial killer is systematically targeting his victims. The killer's meticulous nature and apparent obsession with the day of the week add a chilling dimension to the race against time to unmask the perpetrator before another life is lost.
Critical Reception
Follow Me Quietly is a lesser-known but highly regarded film noir, often praised for its atmospheric tension and compelling mystery. While not a mainstream blockbuster, it has earned a cult following among genre enthusiasts for its effective direction and intriguing plot.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate plot.
Appreciated for its effective portrayal of a psychological thriller within the film noir genre.
Often cited as an example of a B-movie that punches above its weight in terms of quality and intrigue.
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Fun Fact
Director Richard Fleischer, who later helmed famous films like 'The Boston Strangler' and 'Soylent Green,' got his start directing several low-budget crime and noir films for RKO, including 'Follow Me Quietly.'
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John Chard
Funny thing how he always strikes in the rain. Follow Me Quietly is directed by Richard Fleischer (with uncredited help from Anthony Mann) and adapted to screenplay by Lillie Hayward from a story written by Mann and Francis Rosenwald. It...