Classic tale of a corrupt young man who maintains his youthful beauty while a portrait displays his moral decay. One of the classiest Gothic Horror films ever made, with handsome sets, striking photography, a literate script and a cast of acting heavyweights. In particular, George Sanders steals every scene he is in, delivering Oscar Wilde’s sarcastic, misanthropic quips. The beauty and class puts a nice gloss on the sin and murder, mirroring the title character’s placid beauty. The use of the painting itself is shocking and unforgettable. Interesting to compare with Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde or Perfume: The Story of a Murderer.
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