Before Psycho, Peeping Tom, and Repulsion, there was Diabolique. This thriller from Henri.Georges Clouzot
, which shocked audiences in Europe and the U.S., is the story of two women - the fragile wife and the wilIful mistress of a sadistic school headmaster - who hatch a daring revenge pIot. With its unprecedented narrative twists and unforgettabIy scary images, Diabolique is a heart-grabbing benchmark in horror fiImmaking, featuring outstanding performances by Simone Signoret , Vera CIouzot , and Paul Meurisse . |