Sally Ross is a talented, hugely popular actress set to do her first musical, but her world is torn apart when a stalker turns a nightmare into reality.
I enjoyed this, I'm all for a thriller, and all for a slasher film, The Fan is a good combination of the two. It's not great, but it's not bad, some of the reviews are very unfair. What I would say is that the presence of Lauren Bacall transforms it from an average film to a pretty good one.
I remember reading somewhere that this film was originally intended for Elizabeth Taylor, and it's the kind of film I could picture her in, and not enjoying it, this makes you realise how good Bacall was. Seeing Bacall rehearsing with the dancers, shows how versatile and talented she was.
The swimming Pool scene was one of the best parts, that really was a chilling sequence. The final encounter is suitably dramatic and camp.
I liked the music very much, it's atmospheric, and adds to the atmosphere of the film. Pacing is a little bit of an issue in parts, and some of the acting is a little ropy, but overall this near video nasty is worth your time.
Better than some of the reviews would lead you to believe. 7/10.
I enjoyed this, I'm all for a thriller, and all for a slasher film, The Fan is a good combination of the two. It's not great, but it's not bad, some of the reviews are very unfair. What I would say is that the presence of Lauren Bacall transforms it from an average film to a pretty good one.
I remember reading somewhere that this film was originally intended for Elizabeth Taylor, and it's the kind of film I could picture her in, and not enjoying it, this makes you realise how good Bacall was. Seeing Bacall rehearsing with the dancers, shows how versatile and talented she was.
The swimming Pool scene was one of the best parts, that really was a chilling sequence. The final encounter is suitably dramatic and camp.
I liked the music very much, it's atmospheric, and adds to the atmosphere of the film. Pacing is a little bit of an issue in parts, and some of the acting is a little ropy, but overall this near video nasty is worth your time.
Better than some of the reviews would lead you to believe. 7/10.