Stranger on the Third Floor

Great Dream Sequence & A Sly Seduction Scene
One of the earliest Noir classics the film features a justly famous and totally spellbinding dream sequence but also has one of the drollest and funniest failed-seduction scenes in movie history(McGuire only magages to get Tallichet to remove her socks). It misses getting 5 stars for the last shot when the falsly accused Elisha Cook Jr. seems a bit too forgviving toward the man who almost sent him to the hot-seat.

Finally a good DVD transfer!
This Remastered Edition is far superior to the other versions that have been floating around. For the first time I got to see this fun film in a high-quality transfer, the slightly higher price is well worth it.

A great Film Noir
Stranger on the Third Floor is the story Michael Ward, a key witness in a murder case who becomes embroiled in a dream like series of events which lead him to question his own sanity and nearly get him accused of one count of murder. The movie is relentless with its dark lightning and the presence of some strange characters helps drive home the environment of bleakness. It has a few twists and its well written. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is a fan of dark, psychological dramas.

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