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David Fear, Time Out: The kind of pedigreed pulp that gets left off greatest-genre-hits lists yet still inspires motormouthed overpraising from directorial enthusiasts. Read more
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Tom Milne, Time Out: A minor film compared to Out of the Past, perhaps, but no less gripping. Read more
J. Hoberman, Village Voice: Not only a nifty late noir but a model of economical filmmaking -- well-sketched atmosphere, deft characterizations, and a 78-minute running time. Read more