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The Attic (1980)

Directed by Gary Graver, George Edwards

Drama | Thriller

Most recently watched by noahphex, BTSjunkie

Overview

A librarian devotes her life to caring for her wheelchair-bound tyrannical father after being stood up at altar. She fantasizes his death and finds joy only with her pet monkey. When the monkey disappears, a shocking past is revealed.

Rated PG | Length 101 minutes

Actors

Carrie Snodgress | Ray Milland | Ruth Cox | Rosemary Murphy | Frances Bay | Fern Barry | Marjorie Eaton | Dick Welsbacher | Joyce Cavarozzi | Michael LeRoy Rhodes | Ron Luce | Phil Speary | Patrick Brennan | Mark Andrews | Terry Troutt | Zale Kessler | Mason Armin James | Dan Campbell | Eric Parkinson

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Date ViewedDeviceFormatSourceRating
05/30/2013TVOtherOwned2.5 stars
 

Viewing Notes

This is two pretty slow HMN picks in a row. Last week’s (Wilczyca) is definitely a better film, but this has its merits. Some pretty icky moments with the mother-son like relationship between our hero and her pet Chimp. Has a “twist” ending that is not too shocking.

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