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Wait Until Dark

Seen it?

1967 | 108 min | Thriller, Crime, Horror

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (96% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it's still drawing plenty of interest. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Don't Breathe or Blue Velvet, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary, gritty.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 48 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1967: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After a flight back home, Sam Hendrix returns with a doll he innocently acquired along the way. As it turns out, the doll is actually stuffed with heroin, and a group of criminals led by the ruthless Roat has followed Hendrix back to his place to retrieve it. When Hendrix leaves for business, the crooks make their move -- and find his blind wife, Susy, alone in the apartment. Soon, a life-threatening game begins between Susy and the thugs.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    96% on Rotten Tomatoes, 81 on Metacritic

  • AudiencesSolid

    7.3 out of 10

  • AwardsSolid

    Nominated for 1 Oscar and 2 Golden Globes.

  • Box office & staying powerSolid

    $11 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 117K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Terence Young

  • Audrey HepburnSusy Hendrix
  • Alan ArkinRoat / Roat Jr. / Roat Sr.
  • Richard CrennaMike Talman
  • Efrem Zimbalist Jr.Sam Hendrix
  • Jack WestonCarlino
  • Samantha JonesLisa
  • Julie HerrodGloria
  • Robby BensonBoy Tossing Ball (uncredited)
  • Mel FerrerFrench-Canadian Radio Speaker (voice) (uncredited)
  • Gary MorganTeenage Boy on Street (uncredited)