Strange Illusion
Strange Illusion

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Paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant Governor of California before his untimely death, has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man (Brett Curtis), a dream which also contains the image of his father's death in an automobile accident under mysterious circumstances. Through the help of his friend, a psychiatrist, Paul realizes that his dream is coming true, and that his mother is falling under Curtis's influence. Curtis, i... (Full plot summary below)

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Actors in Strange Illusion:

Jimmy Lydon
Warren William
Sally Eilers
Regis Toomey
Charles Arnt
George H. Reed

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Paul, a young man whose father was once lieutenant Governor of California before his untimely death, has a strange, recurring dream in which his mother falls in love with a dangerous man (Brett Curtis), a dream which also contains the image of his father's death in an automobile accident under mysterious circumstances. Through the help of his friend, a psychiatrist, Paul realizes that his dream is coming true, and that his mother is falling under Curtis's influence. Curtis, in fact, is a homicidal maniac who lives as an out-patient at the sanitarium of the unscrupulous Dr. Muhlbach. When Curtis makes an attempt to marry Paul's mother, Paul intervenes, and after a series of events discovers the truth behind his dreams.

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Film Threat - 6/10 by Matthew SorrentoThough saddled with the script's fetish for Freud, Ulmer stylizes his thriller without sending it adrift. Like his other great films, Strange Illusion is a shaggy quickie that takes fine shape throughout.
Reel Film Reviews - 5/10 by David NusairStrange Illusion marks prolific filmmaker Edgar G. Ulmer's trip into Hitchcock territory, with often underwhelming results.
User Review - 8/10 by Byron BHe sounds like a subject for some mental analysis A young man has issues with his mother's new boyfriend. Initially, he finds the man peculiar; however, with some additional research, he discovers the boyfriend may be a cold blooded killer. When the young man tries to convince others of his findings, he is locked away in an insane asylum. A close friend tries to help the young man prove his case. "The boy came home unexpectantly." "Violent?" "Definitely." Edgar Ulmer, director of The War of 1995, Hannibal (1959), Escape if You Can, Prisoner of Japan, and The Shocking Truth, delivers Strange Illusion. The storyline for this picture is well done and reminded me of several Hitchcock films. The acting was better than average and the cast includes Jimmy Lydon, Warren William, and Sally Eilers. "I'd like to see some of those old ghost towns." Strange Illusion is part of a Thriller box set I received for Christmas the year before last. I found this picture fascinating and well delivered. This seemed to be an early version of the recent Step Father movie that was released in 2009. I recommend giving this film a shot. "The dream is beginning to happen." Grade: B+
User Review - 6/10 by James HPRETTY GOOD B FILM FROM THE 40'S. LYDON IS WELL CAST, INTELLIGENT DIALOGUE. IT'S BEEN DONE MANY TIMES BEFORE AND SINCE, BUT STILL FINE.
User Review - 6/10 by Michael TSnappy little thriller starring Jimmy Lydon (of "Henry Aldrich") fame.
User Review - 4/10 by Stephen CUlmer's noir adaptation of Shakespeare's "Hamlet" (though a very loose) is benefited from a dream like atmosphere but is hindered by a weak script, poor performances, and low production values. Interesting to see how much Ulmer could do on such a tight budget but a better example would be Ulmer's "Detour" (1945).

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