7.3 | / 10 |
Users | 0.0 | |
Reviewer | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
A composer who can't control his creative temperament turns to murder.
Starring: Laird Cregar, Linda Darnell, George Sanders (I), Glenn Langan, Alan NapierHorror | 100% |
Drama | 93% |
Crime | Insignificant |
Thriller | Insignificant |
Video codec: MPEG-4 AVC
Video resolution: 1080p
Aspect ratio: 1.37:1
Original aspect ratio: 1.37:1
English: DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 Mono (48kHz, 16-bit)
BDInfo verified
English SDH
Blu-ray Disc
Single disc (1 BD)
Region A (B, C untested)
Movie | 4.0 | |
Video | 4.0 | |
Audio | 3.5 | |
Extras | 4.0 | |
Overall | 4.0 |
In his final film role, Laird Cregar, the star of “The Lodger,” finds himself back in period London trouble in “Hangover Square,” though it’s a very different type of serial killer story. More of an obsession chiller than a tale of murder, “Hangover Square” strives to give viewers a stranger viewing experience while hoping to keep up momentum from “The Lodger,” with returning helmer John Brahm working to spin the picture in a slightly different direction, going for more operatic conflicts than atmospherics ones.
The AVC encoded image (1.37:1 aspect ratio) presentation is billed as a "Brand New 4K Restoration." Detail is acceptable for this style of cinematography, contributing sweaty close-ups and textures on costuming, especially with wool suits and dancehall dresses. Delineation is acceptable, handling just fine in shadowy settings, remaining communicative. Artifacting is periodically detected. Source is in decent shape, showing little wear and tear.
The 2.0 DTS-HD MA mix offers a few sonic limitations, finding scenes of orchestral fury and violence tending to blow out the balance of elements, leading to some distortive stretches when the action really heats up. Dialogue exchanges are adequate, supporting hushed performances and more refined British sleuthing. Scoring carries loudly but purposefully, working hard to sustain suspense. Mild miss is detected.
Brahm goes nuclear in the finale of "Hangover Square," adding sweeping shots and orchestral panic, successfully blowing the top off a movie that didn't initially seem all that energetic. Some procedural interests slow "Hangover Square," but Brahm adds enough insanity and scope to the picture to keep it involving, and Cregar always makes for a fine gentlemanly lunatic.
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