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This is an outstanding transfer. The picture is clear, bright and sharp and my eyes do not see any annoying artifacts. The sound is very superb. Columbia has done a fine job on this one. This movie has always looked so dark and dreary and now it's looks very vibrant and alive. A 100% improvement.
But I have a question. The opening Columbia logo and the entire screen credits are letterboxed but not anamorphic. Then, when the credits end, the anamorphic picture kicks in and the rest of the movie is fine. When TCM had it's letterbox premiere of this movie last year, the opening logo and the credits were the same size as the rest of the movie. And I can also say that in the theaters, the image was all the same size because I had the opportunity of seeing this many times in 1965 as I was killing time between classes at college and I always hung out in the nearby theater. Is this an error on Columbia's part? Or have they discovered some long lost artistic decision that someone might have suggested? Does anyone know about this?
This movie has become a cult favorite over the years and I think that everyone should see it. It's very outre with a strong cast (with Carol Lynley delivering a great performance, certainly the best of her career), a literate script, very kinky overtones, good mystery and atmosphere. You may not love it the first time but then watch it again and you will be hooked as that's what happened to me.
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