The Bedroom Window
The Bedroom Window

The Bedroom Window

1987Movie114 minEnglish

Baltimore, Maryland. Sylvia sees a girl being attacked from her lover Terry's bedroom window. The assailant flees and his victim is saved. But that same night another girl is found murdered.

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IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes71%
Google Users78%
Director: Richard FranklinGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Horror

Plot Summary

A timid advertising executive accepts a dare from his sensual boss to entertain a lonely, older woman by pretending to be a stalker. However, his game takes a terrifying turn when the woman is actually murdered, and he becomes the prime suspect. He enlists the help of his boss, who knows more than she initially revealed, to uncover the truth and clear his name before he's framed for the crime.

Critical Reception

The Bedroom Window received mixed to positive reviews, praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and effective Hitchcockian tone. While some critics found its plot somewhat convoluted, others lauded its clever twists and the performances of its lead actors, particularly Isabelle Huppert. It's generally considered a well-crafted thriller that taps into primal fears.

What Reviewers Say

  • A suspenseful thriller that effectively builds tension.
  • Features a captivating performance from Isabelle Huppert.
  • The plot offers intriguing twists, though it can be somewhat predictable.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful narrative and the performances, finding it an engaging thriller. Some viewers noted that while the premise is interesting, the execution could have been tighter.

Fun Fact

Director Richard Franklin was a protégé of Alfred Hitchcock and aimed to emulate his suspenseful style in 'The Bedroom Window,' even incorporating a similar use of voyeurism and a protagonist caught in a dangerous predicament.

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