Footsteps in the Fog is a 1955 British gothic crime film directed by Arthur Lubin and starring Stewart Granger as Stephen Lowry, a wealthy Londoner who seduces and subsequently murders his mistress, a young tavern maid named Lily Watkins (Jean Simmons). But Lowry's secrets are threatened when his new parlour maid, a young Irish woman named Lily Watkins (Belinda Lee), begins to suspect that he also killed his first wife, whose portrait continues to hang in his home.
As Lowry tries to silence Lily and hold onto his power and wealth, the film unfolds as a classic Victorian-era thriller full of suspense and deception. The film's moody, atmospheric sets and costumes are reminiscent of the gothic melodramas of the 1940s, while Granger's performance as the conniving and charismatic Lowry adds a layer of psychological intrigue to the character.
Ultimately, Footsteps in the Fog is a classic murder mystery full of twists and turns, as Lily must navigate the dangerous web of intrigue and deceit that surrounds her in order to uncover the truth about Lowry's past and save herself from his malevolent grasp.
