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Don't Look Now

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Still grieving over the accidental death of their daughter, Christine (Sharon Williams), John (Donald Sutherland) and Laura Baxter (Julie Christie) head to Venice, Italy, where John's been commissioned to restore a church. There Laura meets two sisters (Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania) who claim to be in touch with the spirit of the Baxters' daughter. Laura takes them seriously, but John scoffs until he himself catches a glimpse of what looks like Christine running through the streets of Venice.
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Don't Look Now patiently builds suspense with haunting imagery and a chilling score -- causing viewers to feel Donald Sutherland and Julie Christie's grief deep within.

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Wendy Ide The Times (UK) 03/13/2023
This haunting thriller and study of the psychology of grief is one of the most accomplished, and most troubling, films by the British director Nicolas Roeg. Go to Full Review
Molly Haskell Village Voice 04/20/2022
It is a film in which everything seems to have been sacraficed for pictorial effect. Go to Full Review
Paul D. Zimmerman Newsweek 02/10/2022
Roeg, for all his artiness and tricks, succeeds in creating a dark and frightening experience unlike anything ever filmed. Go to Full Review
Sarah Boslaugh TheArtsStl 01/25/2025
8/10
Don’t Look Now is a textbook example of using visual motifs to unify a film (maybe to a fault from today’s point of view...) Go to Full Review
Michael Calleri Niagara Gazette 12/29/2023
The extraordinarily tense and relentlessly unnerving "Don't Look Now" creates its fear especially by highlighting events that can’t be explained. It is one of the best psychological thrillers I’ve seen. Go to Full Review
Noah Gittell Washington City Paper 10/27/2023
Despite being known for its lurid sex scene, Nicolas Roeg’s 1973 film avoids Hollywood sensationalism while making grief into a monster. Go to Full Review
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Chris H @RT60525826 14h Excellent and very unsettling, but slow in parts; I guess it gives you time to drink it all in. The beginning is extremely upsetting but if you can get past that it's a clever and well acted piece of work. See more B. W @Walter773 Jul 12 Possibly the most overrated film I've ever seen. The film is known for it's terrifying ending. I've seen scarier scenes in Jerry Lewis films! It was a lot of boring build up with no pay off at all. And that final shocking conclusion would be laughable if I wasn't so upset about wasting 2 hours watching this farce. The film was so disappointing. See more Max M. @Househuntermax May 13 Donald Pleasance was definitely an acting force to be reckoned with during this phase of his career. I don’t think this movie is as good as others do in the reviews, but it’s definitely worth a watch. Maybe even a rewatch because there’s a lot going on. See more Blake- N @PBSAniDom Apr 26 Don't Look Now is a standout classic from the 1970s that still feels haunting and powerful today. It’s a slow-burning psychological thriller that relies heavily on atmosphere, emotion, and unease rather than traditional horror or constant action. What makes it so effective is its mood and craftsmanship. The film builds tension gradually, creating a sense of grief, mystery, and lingering dread that stays consistent throughout. The cinematography and editing are especially striking, giving the entire experience a dreamlike and unsettling quality that fits the story perfectly. The performances are also a major strength, grounding everything in believable emotion and making the characters feel real and deeply human. Overall, it’s a beautifully made and unforgettable film that stands as one of the greats of its era. I’d rate it a 9/10—a powerful, atmospheric classic from the 70s that leaves a lasting impression. See more Navid S @navidshah94 Oct 14 A haunting, dreamlike descent into grief and illusion. Every frame feels drenched in sorrow and unease — Venice becomes a ghost itself, echoing the loss that haunts the characters. I loved how the film blends mystery, tragedy, and the supernatural without ever fully revealing its hand. That ending still lingers — chilling, poetic, and unforgettable. See more thiago s @Thiagostone Oct 13 Filme bacaninha, o roteiro é mais ou menos, as cenas são bacaninhas, a história é mais ou menos, o elenco é mais ou menos, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são mais ou menos, o filme ficou muito bom e melhorou o filme, com tudo isso, eu até recomendo muito esse filme. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis Still grieving over the accidental death of their daughter, Christine (Sharon Williams), John (Donald Sutherland) and Laura Baxter (Julie Christie) head to Venice, Italy, where John's been commissioned to restore a church. There Laura meets two sisters (Hilary Mason, Clelia Matania) who claim to be in touch with the spirit of the Baxters' daughter. Laura takes them seriously, but John scoffs until he himself catches a glimpse of what looks like Christine running through the streets of Venice.
Director
Nicolas Roeg
Producer
Peter Katz
Screenwriter
Allan Scott, Chris Bryant
Distributor
Paramount Pictures
Production Co
Casey Productions, Eldorado Film
Rating
R
Genre
Mystery & Thriller
Original Language
British English
Release Date (Theaters)
Dec 25, 1973, Original
Release Date (Streaming)
Nov 11, 2014
Runtime
1h 50m