The Dark Mirror
Seen it?1946 | 85 min | Thriller, Mystery, Horror
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (78% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had soft box office and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved The Naked City or Shadow of a Doubt, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Fast-moving, at 1 hr 25 min.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1946: an older pace and style.
A sister and her disturbed twin are implicated in a murder and a police detective must figure out which one's the killer.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
78% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
Nominated for 1 Oscar.
- Reach & staying powerBelow par
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 20K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Robert Siodmak
- Olivia de HavillandTerry Collins / Ruth Collins
- Lew AyresScott Elliott
- Thomas MitchellLieutenant Stevenson
- Richard LongRusty
- Charles EvansGirard
- Garry OwenFranklin
- Lela BlissMrs. Didriksen
- Lester AllenGeorge Benson
- Bess FlowersNightclub Patron (uncredited)
- Ida MooreMrs. O'Brien (uncredited)