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It does take liberties with the original story-line which do away with some of the original themes (and add new ones), but atmosphere-wise, it's hard to imagine anything but a silent, wildly expressionistic interpretation doing this one justice. Haunting and superb! (just look at that screencap) See it.
(My version had a voice-over of the intertitles in English with a French accent. Think David Suchet as Poirot, haha!)
Ah, yes, great minds work alike! I was just thinking we are in need of updating here!
ReplyDeleteThat screencap, a poster for my wall, please?
I've seen this one, very expressionistic, like you said! I loved how fear and horror was portrayed in this silent movie. Voice-over's in subtitles ftw!
I think I'll have to rewatch this one, only remember the house going wild.
Also, the british band Big Pink's single covers and promos, anyone, influence maybe?
http://indiefy.files.wordpress.com/2009/04/3331.jpg
http://cdn.stereogum.com/img/bigpink-history-art.jpg