Product Details

• Actors: Joan Bennett, Michael Redgrave, Anne Revere, Barbara O'Neil, Natalie Schafer
• Directors: Fritz Lang
• Writers: Rufus King, Silvia Richards
• Producers: Fritz Lang, Walter Wanger
• Format: Black & White, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rating: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Lions Gate/Republic Ent.
• VHS Release Date: July 26, 1990
• Run Time: 99 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6300209040
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #11,411 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Intensely Thrilling, December 30, 2005

By	Samantha Kelley "Maliejandra" (USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 1000 REVIEWER)

Secret Beyond the Door is told by the main character (Joan Bennett), a new bride of a man she met on vacation (Michael Redgrave). She finds that her new husband has kept many things from her, most notably that he was previously married to a woman, now deceased, with whom he had a son. She feels lost and out of the loop in the home the two share with his sister and secretary. Soon, instead of feeling disoriented, she feels terrified for her life, and with good reason.

Fritz Lang directed this film and there are many characteristic elements. First, the initial foreshadowing by use of symbolism is evident both in Lang's silent films and in his film noir talkies. There are several other elements of film noir in this film like narration, flashback, and realistic, imperfect characters.

Joan Bennett is beautiful, like a slightly more plain version of Hedy Lamarr. She is relatable enough to like which makes the viewer more interested in the film.

Michael Redgrave plays the husband, a moody man almost to the point of being bi-polar. He runs a gamut of emotions throughout the film.

The great thing about this film is constantly not knowing what will happen. Although one can guess, other things arise that constantly surprise including a twist near the end. The music is agonizingly tense in moments or extreme danger which keeps one engaged and aching to find out what happens.

14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent thriller., May 17, 2000

By	Birthe Jrgensen (Odense, Denmark) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This lesser known old dark house thriller from Lang, comes highly recommended. It's not about a haunted house actually, but I'd still call it spooky. I first saw it only a few years ago, but it's already become a fave of mine in this particular category. -Sort of, anyway; the beginning is a bit slow and too romantic, and manages to look completely un-interesting to a Horror fan, but the wait is worth it. While on vacation in South America Bennett falls for stranger Redgrave, and promptly moves in with him. -He's strange indeed; with all the secret rooms in the big house, and two other just as strange occupants. I'll say no more; now go check it out. If you enjoyed the British "Dead Of Night" for instance, Lang's long corridors and the eerie atmosphere here should be a sure pleaser.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Secret Beyond the Door, December 29, 2004

By	a reader (Los Angeles, CA) - See all my reviews

I haven't seen this film since I was 15 yrs old. This is a great classic with the beautiful Joan Bennet. I just wish it was more available. Anything by Fritz Lang is a winner and this is an especially good thriller on par with Scarlet Street.