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An atmospheric British omnibus film presenting three tales of murder and the supernatural. In “In the Picture,” a museum attendant is drawn into the eerie world within a painting. In “You Killed Elizabeth,” two lifelong friends become suspects when the woman they both love is murdered. In “Lord Mountdrago,” a disgraced politician seeks revenge on a powerful statesman by exploiting his dreams. Linked by a recurring figure, the film blends psychological horror, mystery, and fantasy across its three interconnected stories.
This anthology film presents three distinct crime stories. The first, 'The Wardrobe', features a boxer wrongly accused of murder. 'In the Bag' follows a group of jewel thieves whose meticulously planned heist goes awry. The final segment, 'The Will', centers on a solicitor who uncovers a dark secret while handling a deceased client's estate.
Upon its release, 'Three Cases of Murder' received a mixed reception. While some critics praised its varied storytelling and performances, particularly Orson Welles', others found the anthology format uneven, with some segments stronger than others. Audiences were generally intrigued by the crime and mystery elements.
The film's strength lies in its distinct narrative segments, offering varied pacing and tone.
Orson Welles's performance is often highlighted as a standout element.
The anthology structure results in an uneven viewing experience for some.
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Orson Welles, who delivers a compelling performance as the psychic Ricky Loop in the segment 'In the Bag', also provided uncredited directorial assistance on certain scenes.
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Alan Badel provides the thespian thread for these three stories and he is really quite effective. The middle one is more of a straightforward, manipulative, whodunit - with an interesting twist at the end; but the other two are worth a bit ...
Shepperton’s Tricksy Trio. Eamonn Andrews is the link man for two tales of supernatural suspense and one murder mystery. In the first segment, titled In The Picture, an art gallery guide is lured into a macabre house painting by the ...