Frederick Knott

  • Dial M for Murder (1954)  vs.   A Perfect Murder(1998)

    Dial M for Murder (1954) vs. A Perfect Murder(1998)

    In this post, we will take a look at two adaptations of the play ‘Dial M for Murder’, written by Frederick Knott. Wait Until Dark, a movie I recently reviewed, is also based on a play by the same playwright. I have briefly covered some of the commonalities between the movies, Dial M for Murder… Read more

  • Movie Review: Wait Until Dark (1966)

    Movie Review: Wait Until Dark (1966)

    “Wait Until Dark” is a chilling psychological thriller directed by Terence Young and adapted from a play of the same name by Frederick Knott. Starring Audrey Hepburn, Alan Arkin, Richard Crenna, Efrem Zimbalist Jr., Jack Weston, and Julie Herrod in lead roles, the movie is a gripping nail-biter from start to finish. Frederick Knott, the… Read more