Inner Sanctum (1948)

★★★★★ · A Taut, Dark Tale - Worthy of Its Radio Show Namesake · Ella Greggs · 2009-12-25

Much like the old 1930s radio show of the same name, "Inner Sanctum" offers a taut, dark tale of lies and murder, tinged with just a touch of the paranormal. Charles Russell acquits himself very well as the handsome stranger with a murderous secret hiding out at the local boarding house. Mary Beth Hughes plays one icy ice-blonde, but just how far will she go to protect him? Roscoe Ates is reasonably effective as the boy who knew too much, but his cloying, annoying acting (sadly typical of child actors in this period) is the film's main drawback. Five stars nonetheless for this well-told…

★★★★★ · "Inner Sanctum" Is Good Viewing · porterville · 2013-02-25

I was unable to finish viewing the second half of this fine movie a couple of years ago, but was now able to see it from start to finish. A good plot (need to follow each scene in order to make sense of it) and performances. Mary Beth Hughes was introduced in one scene in the first half of the film and not seen again until the second half. A good low budget film from the late 1940's. The title of the movie was taken from the radio program of the time.

★★★★★ · A Short But Surprisingly Decent Film · dahlusion · 2023-10-27

Seriously noir. I wasn't expecting much (a little goofy here and there with some of the acting) but it's actually a pretty nasty short noir. It becomes Twilight Zone-like when you get to the last few minutes. Creepy! Mary Beth Hughes: very nice, Mmmm It's a very decent copy. Thank you for posting

★★★★★ · thoroughly reviewed · splue · 2011-05-19

Trapped by watta in a town full of nasty folks & a bored girl is looking for a reason 2 get thru this bleak existence----- it's a typical Splue situation. Does the girl even care if he is douchebag deluxe? Will he get away before she gets really PMSey? well U will hafta watch it instead of watching thees review!!! Does this dude just keep moaning # whining forevah like Charlie Sheen? This is noir, & Lindsay Lohan is a vampire. Makeup by Paul Stanhope

★★★★ · Mystery suspense & intrigue · Richard Morris959 · 2021-09-22

This reminds me of how melodramatic a movie can be, full of twists and turns. A crime movie that lest me on the edge. From beginning to end . A must see for fans of films with complete tension with minor touches of awe !

★★★★ · A Small Gem That Shines Brighter Than Many Of Those Larger · 1897 · 2010-11-20

I am very glad to have watched this. Although quite short, it didn't feel like it needed to be any longer, which is a compliment in itself. I always find that I enjoy these short B noir treasures in the public domain more than many A films of the genre. Gilda comes to mind. I highly recommend this picture, even if you don't delve into this type of film.