Margaret Ross is an impoverished old woman who lives alone in a seedy apartment and enjoys a rich fantasy life as an heiress. One day she discovers stolen money hidden by her son and believes her fantasy has come true.
An elderly and lonely widow, Maggie, lives in a rundown mansion, increasingly isolated and succumbing to delusions. Her life takes a bizarre turn when she believes she is communicating with a man named 'The Colonel' and a young girl named 'The Kid'. As her grip on reality loosens, these imagined companions seem to encourage her to commit increasingly desperate and disturbing acts.
The Whisperers was critically acclaimed for its unsettling atmosphere and Edith Evans's powerhouse performance. While some found its psychological horror intense, it was largely praised for its exploration of loneliness and mental deterioration in old age.
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Edith Evans was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her role.
Edith Evans, who was 70 years old during filming, was so convincing in her portrayal of a frail, elderly woman that many viewers were unaware of her actual age at the time.
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