Thriller,Drama,Horror
Italy,United Kingdom
Don't Look Now is a 1973 psychological thriller film directed by Nicolas Roeg, based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier. The story follows Laura and John Baxter, a couple grieving the loss of their young daughter Christine, who drowned in a pond. The couple travels to Venice, where John is working on the restoration of a church.
In Venice, Laura meets two elderly sisters, one of whom claims to be psychic and tells her that Christine is trying to communicate with them from the afterlife. Laura becomes increasingly obsessed with the idea of contacting Christine and starts having strange and disturbing visions.
Meanwhile, John becomes drawn into a web of intrigue when he meets a mysterious woman wearing a red coat, who seems to be connected to the sisters and their supernatural message. As he investigates further, John learns that there is a serial killer on the loose in Venice, and that his own life may be in danger.
The film is known for its unconventional narrative structure, use of symbolism and metaphor, and its haunting imagery. It is also famous for its explicit sex scene between the two lead actors, Julie Christie and Donald Sutherland. The film has been praised for its innovative style and psychological depth, and is considered a classic of the horror genre.
