Night Games
A Harvard-educated, big-city lawyer moves to a small Arizona town to set up practice. His first case is defending a beautiful socialite accused of murdering her husband. This is the pilot TV movie for what would become the Petrocelli TV series.
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Plot Summary
A young writer named Stefan inherits a remote country estate from his recently deceased uncle, a famous author. Upon arriving, Stefan discovers the estate is filled with peculiar servants and a brooding, mysterious atmosphere. As he tries to settle in and begin his own writing, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the dark secrets of the estate and the unsettling behavior of its inhabitants, particularly a beautiful but enigmatic woman named Susanne.
Critical Reception
Night Games (1974) is a lesser-known but intriguing psychological thriller with horror elements. It garnered mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising its atmospheric tension and performances, particularly from Ingrid Thulin, while others found its plot somewhat convoluted and its pacing uneven. It has since developed a cult following among aficionados of European genre cinema.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and psychological depth.
- Ingrid Thulin's performance is often cited as a highlight.
- Some found the plot development and ending to be ambiguous or unsatisfying.
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Fun Fact
The film was based on a novel of the same name by the director's brother, Axel Hellström.
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