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Wait Until Dark (2003)

Audrey Hepburn , Alan Arkin , Terence Young  |  NR |  DVD
4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)

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  • Actors: Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Jr. Efrem Zimbalist
  • Directors: Terence Young
  • Writers: Robert Carrington, Jane-howard Carrington
  • Producers: Mel Ferrer
  • Format: Anamorphic, Closed-captioned, Color, Dubbed, NTSC, Subtitled, Widescreen
  • Language: English (Dolby Digital 1.0), French (Dolby Digital 1.0)
  • Subtitles: English, Spanish, French
  • Dubbed: French
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rated: NR (Not Rated)
  • Studio: Warner Home Video
  • DVD Release Date: August 5, 2003
  • Run Time: 108 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (208 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00009NHC5
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,138 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • Learn more about "Wait Until Dark" on IMDb

Special Features

  • "A Look in the Dark" featurette
  • "Stage Frantics" essay
  • Trailers

Editorial Reviews

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Audrey Hepburn's last Oscar nomination was for this adaptation of Frederick Knott's famed stage thriller about a blind woman, a con man (Alan Arkin), and a doll full of heroin. Thanks to Hepburn's husband, a photographer who does a good deal of traveling, she's unknowingly come into possession of said doll, which was given to him on a plane by a comely young drug runner who winds up dead. The murderous Arkin, aided by sympathetic henchman Richard Crenna, will let nothing stand in the way of his obtaining it, even if it comes down to assaying multiple "personalities" in order to visit and terrorize Hepburn; Crenna is unwillingly enlisted to help. However, the "world's champion blind lady" (as Hepburn sardonically states) is more than up to the task of defending herself in her basement Manhattan apartment in a heart-stopping climax that to this day still defines the way horror movies with jack-in-the-box psychos are made. Despite the obvious staginess of it all (the entire action takes place in Hepburn's apartment), it still works magnificently, thanks to Hepburn's steely will and Arkin's deadly, sadistic madman. A helpful hint: turn out all the lights when you watch it; theaters back in 1967 did so, killing the guiding lights during the film's last 15 minutes. We can't tell you why, but trust us, it's worth it. --Mark Englehart

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A photographer's blind wife, trapped in her New York apartment by an evil trio who are ready to murder to retrieve a heroin-filled doll hidden in her apartment, cleverly outwits them. Music by Henry Mancini. Based on the long running Broadway play by Frederick Knott.

Customer Reviews

Rent this movie for your teens who like suspense thrillers - they will enjoy it. L. Rodgers  |  52 reviewers made a similar statement
Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, and Jack Weston all perform wonderfully in their roles. L. W. Barnes  |  37 reviewers made a similar statement
This film is very suspenseful for those with the patience to follow it through to the end. cookieman108  |  17 reviewers made a similar statement
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68 of 69 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars "And then, topsy turvy. Me topsy and them turvy." March 9, 2004
Format:DVD
Wait Until Dark (1967) is based on a popular play by Frederick Knott and directed by Terrance Young who also did the 007 classic Thunderball (1965). The lovely Audrey Hepburn plays Susy Hendrix, a woman left recently blind by a car accident, who is learning to adjust and cope with her new perspective on life. Efrem Zimbalist Jr. is Sam Hendrix, Susy's photographer husband, with whom she shares a basement apartment in New York. Also starring is Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, and character actor Jack Weston.

The story involves illegal substances being smuggled into the United States within a doll, and then the doll being passed along to Susy's husband at the airport under curious but strictly coincidental circumstances. Alan Arkin plays Roat, a seedy character who was supposed to be the intended recipient of the doll/drugs, and Richard Crenna and Jack Weston are two thuggish types who get roped into helping Roat try to retrieve the doll.

Hepburn plays her role wonderfully, never once giving the viewer the impression that she isn't blind. A number of subtle points are made to allude to the strengthening of her other senses, hearing, smell, etc., that one finds common with the loss of sight. As the criminals construct their elaborate plans to liberate their illicit merchandise, Hepburn's character, being somewhat naive in the beginning, soon realizes the true sense of the danger she's in, and reacts perfectly within the nature of her character. Arkin plays his character(s) with the smooth cunning of a predator hunting its' prey, maliciously savoring the moments before the figurative kill. His beatnik appearance and demeanor mask his true form, which is revealed later on within the unfolding of the plot. This film is very suspenseful for those with the patience to follow it through to the end. It may not have the out and out scares the title might imply, but the gradual building of tension and suspense is delicious as the viewer is 'in the know' while the main character is left to struggle with the situations. Although an exceptionally strong supporting cast helps, Hepburn really makes this film, and was awarded with an Oscar nomination for her performance. She even went so far as to attend a school for the visually impaired and learn to read Braille to better understand her character.

The print on this disc looks very nice and is in wide screen anamorphic format. Special features include a featurette on the film, an essay about transferring the play to the silver screen, and trailers for the movie. This is truly a taut thriller worthy being released on DVD, and I am appreciative of Warner Brothers for putting it out, even if I find their plastic and cardboard packaging to be cheap and annoying.

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37 of 38 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Audrey Never Lost Her Stuff November 15, 1999
By Dave
Format:VHS Tape
I learned about this movie when my mom was telling me about the scary movies of her day, and she went on about how it was one of the scariest movies she ever saw, and when she and her kid sister left the theatre, her sister was crying great crocodile tears, claiming she'd never let herself see another movie again.

While my aunt will never live that down, my mom is still haunted by this movie, and I can tell why. I saw it on AMC in August at midnight, and that was a mistake. This movie scared me beyond my expectations. Audrey Hepburn was fantastic as Susie Hendrix, the recently blinded woman persued by Alan Arkin, a narcotics dealer who will stop at nothing to get to a stash that is in Susie's apartment.

Many claim this movie isn't scary, but coming from a generation that grew up on Scream, Halloween, Nightmare on Elmstreet and other cheap movie's that use gore and `don't-turn-that-bend' suprises for scares, it doesn't mean much.

`Wait Until Dark' is so much more than the typical slasher flick, it is a psychological thriller that takes the viewer on a roller coaster ride to hell and doesn't stop turning and tossing until the last frame of film fades to black. On second viewing, if you feel the *sparkle* is fading, just position yourself in Susie's shoes, and you're in for a whole new experience.

Praise `Wait Until Dark' - and trust me, if you wait until dark to watch this, you'll be rewarded greatly with a heart-stopping finale!

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5.0 out of 5 stars A Gripping Psychological Thriller March 10, 2000
Format:VHS Tape
"Wait Until Dark" is a suspense film in the finest traditions of Alfred Hitchcock. The direction by Terence Young ("Dr. No" and "From Russia With Love") masterfully blends a stellar cast with mood, music, and atmosphere to create a compelling psychological thriller. The story involves a blind woman (Audrey Hepburn), who has unknowingly come into the possession of a child's doll filled with heroin. Three con men (Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, and Jack Weston) create an elaborate scheme to locate the doll in her apartment without arousing her suspicions.

Like Hitchcock, director Young reveals the identity and intent of the con men right from the beginning of the movie. He lets the audience in on their secret. It is left to the blind and isolated victim to decipher their intent and her own personal danger over the course of the film. Hepburn is engaging in the role of a woman who is at once vulnerable yet possesses unfolding inner strength. She knows she is alone and ultimately responsibility for her own fate. The suspense grows as her suspicions are slowly aroused until all is revealed to her in one terrifying moment of confrontation with the cunning and evil Arkin. The stark confines of the apartment and the dramatic musical score by Henry Mancini accentuate the dark and foreboding atmosphere. This is a film you will not soon forget...

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Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars Totally a classic
I am surprised at how long I had lived my life without having seen this movie. It is really good. One of the best Alfred Hitchcock films. Timeless
Published 3 days ago by Bradley H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent film
I definitely enjoyed this movie. The great thing about older films is that the acting had to carry the film. Present day special effects did not exist. Read more
Published 6 days ago by Frank Truncali
5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Classic
I Love this film. It had me drawn in from the beginning.. Audrey is the best there ever was! The suspense was excellent!
Published 7 days ago by Ezekiel Diaz
5.0 out of 5 stars Superb Story & Acting
"Wait Until Dark" has a riveting plot and is excellently cast. The only negative I can remember is one of the murders, done with a car, was too violent for my taste. Read more
Published 8 days ago by Kathy
4.0 out of 5 stars An Audrey Hepburn classic.
The performances and plot are like an Alfred Hitchcock. She is charming as usual and acts the heck out of a blind lady menaced by crooks.
Published 8 days ago by Patriciaw38
5.0 out of 5 stars short but sweet
The special features weren't a lot but the interview with Alan Arkin was great. He had a lot of in depth perspectives and the movie itself is a classic to begin with.
Published 12 days ago by Ryan L. Peck
5.0 out of 5 stars A very well done movie with good suspense
This movie I feel really met my expectations when it came to great suspense Suzy the main character had this doll that her husband got for her when he was coming home for a trip at... Read more
Published 15 days ago by Jeff Brower
5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing still
Still as suspenseful as ever. Students enjoyed the comparison between "old" suspense and new. Liked the twists and turns throughout the movie..
Published 20 days ago by Carol R De Leon
5.0 out of 5 stars Thriller
Classic thriller in a whole new way. Don't need blood & guts to scare an audience. Audrey Hepburn was marvelous in this. She can play any character. Read more
Published 22 days ago by PickaWinner
4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic and Frightening
This is one of the biggest surprises I have been given from a movie in a long time. When I watched it I didn't think too much about it, only to find out that it is well acted, and... Read more
Published 23 days ago by Andrew
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