It Was I
It Was I

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It Was I

1973
Movie
108 min
Italian

A humble Milanese window-cleaner with dreams of magazine and TV fame accuses himself of the murder of a soprano from La Scala.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: Richard LoncraineGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman named Marianne discovers she is pregnant and believes her husband, David, is not the father. She confides in her friend, Robert, who has always harbored feelings for her. As suspicions and paranoia grow, Marianne becomes increasingly isolated and terrified, unsure of whom to trust and what to believe about her own sanity.

Critical Reception

It Was I, also known as The Vault of Horror, received mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and Samantha Eggar's performance, others found the plot convoluted and the ending unsatisfying. It has since gained a cult following for its psychological tension.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful and unsettling psychological drama.

  • Samantha Eggar's performance as the increasingly paranoid protagonist was a highlight.

  • Criticized for a somewhat confusing narrative and an anticlimactic resolution.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'It Was I' is not widely documented through specific Google user reviews, making it difficult to summarize general audience sentiment.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Woman Who Came Home' during production before being renamed 'It Was I' and later 'The Vault of Horror' for international release.

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