Rating of
4/4
Diabolique (diaboliques, Les) review
Daniel Corleone - wrote on 12/05/12
A story that revolves around a rude Michel Delassalle (Meurisse) has ulterior motives aginst his wife Christina (Clouzot). A science teacher and friend of Christina, Nicole Horner (Signoret), helps her with her marital concerns. Alfred Fichet (Vanel) helps with Christina's dilemma. Plot was intricate and screenplay clever for its time. Some memorable lines: "Don't you think life is hard enough?" by Christina and "I don't have any regrets." "It doesn't always go as you want it. That's life." by Nicole. Direction was detailed, pace was perfect, build of of tense scenes and humor really good. This film is faultless and background support were wonderful. Had one of the well executed twists for its genre. Diabolique is an entertaining look at jealousy, crime, justice and malicious intent gone wrong.
