SCScreencodex
⌘K

Secret Beyond the Door (1947)

★ 6.6Approved99 minDirector: Fritz Lang

1947 film by Fritz Lang

Secret Beyond the Door is a 1947 American psychological horror thriller film and a modern updating of the Bluebeard fairytale, directed by Fritz Lang, produced by Lang's Diana Productions, and released by Universal Pictures. The film stars Joan Bennett and was produced by her husband Walter Wanger. The black-and-white horror drama is about a woman who suspects her new architect husband plans to kill her.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

FAQ

What is Secret Beyond the Door about?
Secret Beyond the Door (1947) — In this Freudian version of the Bluebeard tale, a young, trust-funded New Yorker goes to Mexico on vacation before marrying an old friend whom she considers a safe choice for a husband. However, there she finds her dream man, a handsome, mysterious stranger who spots her in a cro
Is Secret Beyond the Door based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
Is Secret Beyond the Door scary?
Content rating: Approved. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.