Who’s pursuing whom? Chase a Crooked Shadow comes from director Michael Anderson and features a script by David D. Osborn and Charles Sinclair. The film includes Richard Todd, Anne Baxter, Herbert Lom and Faith Brook, with music composed by Matyas Seiber, additional guitar work by Julian Bream, and cinematography by Erwin Hillier. A man arrives at Kimberley Prescott's Spanish villa, stating he’s her brother. However, Kimberley’s brother, Ward Prescott, supposedly died in a car accident a year prior... The basic premise of Chase a Crooked Shadow is familiar territory; I recently watched the excellent Hammer Films production Paranoiac, which explores similar themes, but Anderson's film possesses a certain style that enhances the story's mysterious and somber atmosphere. Despite some unbelievable moments and stretches of logic, this movie is definitely worth finding. Anderson skillfully creates suspense, making it so what you believe to be true might not actually be the case. The surprises are handled with subtlety, and the ending provides a surprising twist. Throughout, the film presents a noir-like aesthetic; even though it was filmed on location in Costa Brava, there's a Gothic quality everywhere. The villa’s interior—complete with a grandfather clock, iron gate doors, unusual lampshades, statuettes, and a staircase with balustrades—is given maximum shadow play by Hillier. The outdoor courtyard also contributes to the unsettling mood, as does the stone beach house down the hill; it should feel peaceful, but instead, anxiety and tension are present there too. The cast members perform well; some have criticized Todd’s performance as being stiff, but that seems appropriate for his character, who is keeping his intentions hidden. Baxter, looking beautiful, portrays her character's mental decline with considerable skill. Brook conveys a Mrs. Danvers-like threat solely through cold dialogue and an icy gaze, while Lom brings a commanding presence to the role of the police officer caught between conflicting aspects of the mystery. These are excellent performances that do justice to a compelling story, which also provides some visual enjoyment. 7.5/10

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