The Man Who Haunted Himself
by Basil Dearden
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Actor: Hildegard Neil, Olga Georges-Picot, Roger MooreDirector: Basil Dearden
Writer: Basil Dearden
Producer: Michael Relph
Writer: Michael Relph
DVD: Region Code 0
Audio: English (Unknown), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono; French (Original Language), Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono
Format: NTSC
Picture Format: 1.85:1
Running Time: 89 minutes
Audience Rating: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: LIONSGATE
Movie Reviews of The Man Who Haunted Himself
Movie Review: Moore please!
Summary: 5 Stars
If anyone had any doubts that Roger Moore could act, they were dispelled by this movie. The film was virtually ignored when it was first released, which now seems like a giant missed opportunity. The former Saint and future 007 is just brilliant in the role of a businessman on the verge of a major nervous breakdown. It is hugely refreshing to see him stop all the "man of action" nonsense and play a different kind of role. The other nice thing about the movie is that it is full of ensemble British actors doing what they do best -- acting bloody well! The script is well written and Basil Dearden's direction keeps the suspense brimming nicely. I remember this being shown on TV (the Monday night film on BBC1, a highlight of the week)in 1972 or so, just after Moore had finished with The Persuaders! and before he'd made Live and Let Die. It was a refreshing slice of entertainment and it has not lost its flavour -- if anything age has improved it. It's just a shame old Roger didn't do more work like this, but perhaps that makes it even more a thing to treasure. The DVD is worth the money for the commentry alone. My one criticism is about the R1 encoding. Why didn't the distributors negotiate for a Region 0 release? Currently this film is not available anywhere else but the US -- a nonsense as it is a piece of English film-making that now resides in a French-owned company's vaults! This movie should be accessible to fans wherever they live. The sooner the Region Encoding system is seen as the money-making Hollywood sham it is and is thoroughly discredited the better. That way some of the world's more precious artefacts, such as this film, will be more available to all.
Summary of The Man Who Haunted Himself
Declared dead for a few seconds following a tragic car accident Harold Pelham, quiet business man miraculously returns to life on the operating table. However. It would seem that during his long convalescence, an evil and ambitious double has usurped his identitiy in both his private and his work life. Returning home, he discovers his alter ego has not only compromised his business plans but also revitalised his couple. Thus begins a breathtaking chase with this evil double that will take Harold Pelham to the edge of instanity... The Man Who Haunted Himself is a psychological thriller iwth a supernatural edge that is inspired by a short story from the Alfred Hitchcock Presents series. Directed by one of the Best British diretors Basil Dearden (the Assossination Bureau, Khartoum, Dead of Night), The Man Who Haunted Himself is a cult gem with a gripping plot, which builds to a finely crafted finale helped by Dearden's driection and top notch acting not only from Roger Moore, with arguably a career best performance, but the supporting cast as well.This product is manufactured on demand using DVD-R recordable media. Amazon.com's standard return policy will apply.
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