Cheap looking, studio bound psychological study that has sprigs of suspense and some intrigue, but overall is lame and barely bearable.
For the 1950's it is one of those "offbeat", "other" off the mainstream films dealing with social malfunction. Here we have mother issues and father issues that result in two very different pathologies.
Except for a couple of short creepy scenes the film relies heavily on uninteresting dialog and pat characterizations combined with corny confrontations and stagy setups. Worth a view for its parts but as a complete work it does not rise above the regimental regalia and lock-step conformity that it is trying to criticize.
For the 1950's it is one of those "offbeat", "other" off the mainstream films dealing with social malfunction. Here we have mother issues and father issues that result in two very different pathologies.
Except for a couple of short creepy scenes the film relies heavily on uninteresting dialog and pat characterizations combined with corny confrontations and stagy setups. Worth a view for its parts but as a complete work it does not rise above the regimental regalia and lock-step conformity that it is trying to criticize.