"Dressed to Kill," a crime thriller from 1980 directed by Brian De Palma, evokes the style of classic suspense films like those made by Hitchcock. The story centers on a married woman living in Manhattan (Angie Dickinson) who makes a regrettable choice that results in a crime being seen by a high-class prostitute (Nancy Allen). A therapist, played by Michael Caine, along with a detective (Dennis Franz) and a young co…

The movie proved entertaining...though it felt like it had multiple points where it could have legitimately stopped. This ultimately resulted in a disappointing experience. You feel prepared for the film's completion, and then it continues, and you continue to wait for it to finish. Still, there’s undeniable tension, which is characteristic of De Palma’s work; he’s skilled at crafting suspenseful thrillers, and th…

After a housewife is murdered, the sole witness joins forces with her son to track down the killer. Their search leads them to a psychiatrist who had treated the victim and who attempts to prevent them from uncovering the truth behind the crime. This film proved to be surprisingly enjoyable. Much of what works well in the movie stems from how it acknowledges its influences, embracing familiar elements. The structu…

Brian De Palma directs and scripts Dressed to Kill, featuring Michael Caine, Angie Dickinson, Nancy Allen, Keith Gordon, and Dennis Franz. Pino Donaggio provides the music, and Ralf D. Bode handles the cinematography. De Palma maintains his focus on Hitchcock-inspired thrillers with this erotic and sensational entertainment. The story quickly introduces a blonde woman wielding a razor who is loose in the city. A h…