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Strangers in the House
Loursat, a lawyer, lives with his daughter Nicole in a sinister and vast bourgeois residence. Abandoned for nearly twenty years by his wife, the brilliant lawyer has sunk into alcoholism and his relationship with his daughter is virtually non-existent. However, one day the corpse of a stranger is discovered in the residence of Loursat. Nicole, who frequents a gang of young people who escape boredom by stealing cars and other objects, is immediately suspected.
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Plot Summary
A British novelist, suffering from amnesia after a car accident, returns to his country estate to recover. He finds himself entangled in a web of suspicion and murder when his former wife is found dead, and he is the prime suspect. As his memory slowly returns, he must piece together the events leading up to the crime to prove his innocence.
Critical Reception
Strangers in the House was a moderately received film at the time of its release, appreciated for its atmospheric mystery and suspenseful plot. While not a major critical darling, it found an audience for its intriguing whodunit elements and the performances of its cast, particularly George Zucco.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and intricate mystery plot.
George Zucco's performance as the tormented detective was a highlight.
Some found the pacing a bit slow in parts, but the resolution was satisfying.
Google audience: Audience reception for this older film is not readily available through aggregated platforms like Google reviews.
Fun Fact
The film is notable for being an early example of a 'man with amnesia' mystery trope that would become more common in later thrillers.
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