Good intelligent script for a certainly not film noir, but a psychological drama, strong, solid piece of work, in the line of the forties Paramount Pictures productions, such as THE UNSEEN or THE UNINVITED, though not the same story, I mean fantasy element mixed up with a real story. Yes, I admit there is a bit film noir in the story, but just a bit, and Ray Milland as the villain and Thomas Mitchell as the good guy is very rare and interesting. John Farrow proves here he was not only a sea adventures film director. Look for his other features from the forties: THE BIG CLOCK, NIGHT HAS THOUSAND EYES, CALCUTTA.... Maybe the plot will puzzle many audiences, but it is worth the catch.
Review of Alias Nick Beal
