Drama,Horror
United Kingdom
The Shout is a 1978 British horror film directed by Jerzy Skolimowski and based on a short story by Robert Graves. The film follows Crossley, a mysterious man who claims to have learned a form of magic that can kill people simply by shouting. After meeting a composer named Anthony and his wife Rachel, Crossley becomes obsessed with them and begins using his supposed magical powers to manipulate them.
As the story unfolds, the audience is taken back and forth between Crossley's narration of events and the reality of what is happening to Anthony and Rachel. At first, Anthony is skeptical of Crossley's claims, but as strange events begin to occur around them, he becomes increasingly convinced that there may be some truth to what Crossley is saying.
The tension builds to a climactic confrontation between Crossley and Anthony, during which Crossley attempts to use his "shout" to kill Anthony and take his place in the world. However, the finale of the film leaves the audience questioning whether the events they have just seen are simply the delusions of a deranged patient at a psychiatric hospital or if they are, in fact, a terrifying example of real magic.
Overall, The Shout is a haunting and atmospheric film that blends elements of horror, psychological thriller, and fantasy to create a unique and unsettling viewing experience. It features strong performances from its lead actors, especially Alan Bates as the enigmatic and menacing Crossley.
