Cast a Dark Shadow

Cast a Dark Shadow

No woman could resist his sinister charm!

NR 1955 · 83 min · ★ 6.5 · Thriller

Edward "Teddy" Bare is a ruthless schemer who thinks he's hit the big time when he kills his older wife, believing he will inherit a fortune. When things don't go according to plan, Teddy sets his sights on a new victim: wealthy widow Freda Jeffries. Unfortunately for the unscrupulous criminal, Freda is much more guarded and sassy than his last wife, making separating her from her money considerably more challenging.

Directed by Lewis Gilbert · Written by Janet Green

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