If you love the of a Hitchcock thriller or the slick style of Charade , then the 1965 neo-noir Mirage is the best movie you’ve probably never seen.
Walter Matthau nearly steals the show as Caselle, a novice private eye who provides much-needed wit and humanity to the cold, clinical mystery.
The black-and-white cinematography by Joseph MacDonald is stunning. It captures a "concrete jungle" version of Manhattan that feels both massive and claustrophobic. The Verdict Mirage(1965)
The movie kicks off with a fantastic premise: a power outage hits a skyscraper. Amidst the confusion, a prominent philanthropist falls to his death from a high floor.
The Ultimate 1960s Mind-Bender: Why You Need to Watch Mirage (1965) If you love the of a Hitchcock thriller
At a time when James Bond was making spy flicks flashy, director took things in a much darker, more cerebral direction. Here is why this forgotten gem deserves a spot on your watchlist. The Hook: A Literal Blackout
If you’re looking for a smart, moody, and deeply satisfying mystery, stop scrolling and track down a copy of Mirage . Just don’t expect to have all the answers until the very last frame. It captures a "concrete jungle" version of Manhattan
Unlike modern movies that use memory loss as a cheap gimmick, Mirage uses it to build a suffocating sense of existential dread . You learn the truth exactly as Stillwell does.