The Amazing Mr. X
Director: Bernard Vorhaus
Actors: Turhan Bey, Lynn Bari, Cathy O'Donnell
PlotChristine Faber, a widow haunted by the memory of her late husband Paul, lives with her younger sister Janet in their beachside home. Struggling to move on, Christine begins to hear Paul's voice calling to her from the sea. One evening, while wandering on the beach, she encounters Alexis, a charismatic psychic who claims he can communicate with spirits. Intrigued and distressed, Christine decides to attend a séance led by Alexis to seek answers from beyond. Although skeptical at first, Christine is soon entrapped by Alexis's charm and apparent supernatural abilities, prompting concern from her sister Janet and her suitor, Martin. As Alexis becomes more involved in their lives, his intentions become increasingly ambiguous.
Unraveling the mystery, Janet and Martin delve into Alexis's past, uncovering a web of deception and potentially sinister motives. Meanwhile, Christine finds herself torn between the comfort of Alexis's reassurances and the haunting presence of her lost love. As tensions rise and mysteries deepen, Christine must face the truth about both the living and the dead around her. All the while, shadows of doubt and fear loom over the household, leading to shocking revelations that threaten the fragile line between reality and illusion. The story weaves intrigue with a psychological undercurrent, blending suspense and mysticism as it explores themes of grief, manipulation, and the human desire for closure.
Writers: Crane Wilbur, Muriel Roy Bolton, Ian McLellan Hunter
Release Date: 29 Jul 1948
Runtime: 78 min
Rating: Approved
Country: United States
Language: English
Home Video Reviews
The Amazing Mr. X boasts stunning cinematography by John C. Alton but suffers from processed video quality, with engaging spiritualism themes.
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