Diabolique (Screen 1)

Henri-Georges Clouzot's masterful thriller remains one of the most influential suspense films ever made, famously inspiring Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho. Shocking audiences on both sides of the Atlantic upon its release, DIABOLIQUE follows a frail wife and her husband's mistress as they plot the murder of the cruel and domineering boarding school headmaster. What follows is a masterclass in tension, filled with unforgettable twists and haunting imagery that helped shape the modern horror and psychological thriller genres. In French w/ subtitles.Our screening of DIABOLIQUE is in partnership with Alliance Française de Philadelphie and is FREE for both Alliance Members and Members of our non-profit theater thanks to a generous grant courtesy of the Vesta Fund. **NOTE** Only the screening of DIABOLIQUE is FREE to Members. If you are participating in our Cinema Seminar, payment will be required for the class.