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Ashamed I'd never seen it

posted 9 years ago by brautigan-126-784250
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As a huge noir buff, I'm ashamed to say I just watched this for the
first time last night. Oh, my... what a beauty. When it started,
thoughts of Ed Wood entered my mind. They were quickly pushed aside by
the stunning film work and soundtrack. This thing is a lost gem, no
doubt about it.

It blew me away. I put on another old noir afterwards, and I couldn't
watch it. It just seemed so drab and ordinary next to what I'd just
watched.

Today is another day, and the beauty of this film is still in my head.

[–] Duragizer 8 years ago

Agree 110%. 

I wish I could purchase a top-quality copy of the film on DVD/Blu-ray, but it doesn't appear to be in print anymore, with all used copies going over $50. 

A Superman without trunks isn't worth watching or reading about.

[–] pc-privconfounder 7 years ago

I'm a 58-year-old film buff who's been watching horror movies since kindergarten, and I had never heard of Dementia till yesterday. I just finished watching it on YouTube. All I can say is "Where has this been all my life?"