Under Capricorn

Set in 1830s Australia, the film follows Lady Henrietta Somerset who travels to the colony to find her estranged husband, Charles. Upon arrival, she discovers he is a ruined man, haunted by his past and the disappearance of his first wife. As Henrietta delves into the mystery of the past, she becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets and deceit, threatening her own sanity and safety.

Under Capricorn received mixed to negative reviews upon its release. While some critics appreciated its atmospheric suspense and the performances, many found the plot convoluted and the pacing too slow. Its historical context as a remake of a much-lauded Hitchcock film also led to unfavorable comparisons.

• Praised for its visually striking, noir-infused atmosphere and attempts at psychological depth.
• Criticized for a muddled and overly complicated plot that failed to engage.
• Seen as a pale imitation of Alfred Hitchcock's original, lacking his suspense and narrative clarity.

Google audience: Audience reception data for this specific 1983 adaptation is not readily available, but general sentiment from film databases suggests it did not resonate widely.

This 1983 film is actually a remake of Alfred Hitchcock's 1949 film of the same name, which starred Ingrid Bergman and Joseph Cotten in different roles.