Upon starting his new executive position at the "Ramsey" building, "Staples" (Van Heflin) is greeted warmly by his boss, "Briggs" (Ed Begley), and the owner of the company (Everett Sloane). It doesn’t take long for him to understand that "Briggs," who has recently recovered from an illness, is being targeted for removal, and he's expected to be instrumental in facilitating this change. The difficulty arises because, …

Patterns portrays the cutthroat environment within a corporate executive firm. This striking film, penned by Rod Serling—known for The Twilight Zone—and adapted from his own stage play, thrives on sharp conversations and three exceptional acting performances. Strikingly devoid of music and largely set indoors, Serling and director Fielder Cook have produced what feels like the definitive movie exploring the difficult…