The music, the performances, everything contributed, but especially the cinematography, the colors and shadows, carried the Sister Ruth sequence into full-blown horror film. It was a remarkable transformation, leaving the audience who've been watching nuns wrestle with their vows in a state of horror greater than any deliberate horror film. Sister Ruth in her red lipstick is a classic movie monster.
Its a shame the alternative ending to Black Narcissus did not survive.. I wish there was a special director's cut edition...but back in those days...there is no special edition...lol
The music, the performances, everything contributed, but especially the cinematography, the colors and shadows, carried the Sister Ruth sequence into full-blown horror film. It was a remarkable transformation, leaving the audience who've been watching nuns wrestle with their vows in a state of horror greater than any deliberate horror film. Sister Ruth in her red lipstick is a classic movie monster.
Beautiful. Just beautiful.
Its a shame the alternative ending to Black Narcissus did not survive..
I wish there was a special director's cut edition...but back in those days...there is no special edition...lol
I had no idea there was an alternate ending to this film.
6:40 amazing...!