A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.A small-time reporter tries to convince the police she saw a murder in the apartment across from hers.
- Awards
- 1 nomination
William Finley
- Emil Breton
- (as Bill Finley)
Cathy Berry
- Lobster child
- (uncredited)
Eddie Carmel
- Giant
- (uncredited)
Olympia Dukakis
- Louise Wilanski
- (uncredited)
Art Evans
- African Room Waiter
- (uncredited)
Catherine Gaffigan
- Arlene
- (uncredited)
Justine Johnston
- Elaine D'Anna
- (uncredited)
James Mapes
- Guard
- (uncredited)
Laun Maurer
- Druggist
- (uncredited)
Bob Melvin
- Extra
- (uncredited)
Burt Richards
- Hospital Attendant
- (uncredited)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaBrian De Palma said the film's producer doubted anyone could be stuffed into a sofa bed, but the director recalls, "I shot it in one shot to show that you can in fact fit somebody into the sofa bed."
- GoofsAfter leaving Danielle's apartment, Grace and her mother exit that building, and Grace's mother suggests she should change clothes. Grace then reenters the lobby of the same building, to go up to her own apartment.
Although it may not be apparent, Grace and Danielle live in the same apartment complex, in the same building. The former "Alexander Hamilton" - now 36 Hamilton Avenue - in Staten Island is an H-shaped building, meaning apartments on its inner courts face each other across two courtyards. Therefore, Grace has a view across one of the courtyards directly into Danielle's windows. In addition, the elevators that characters take to and from both apartments are identical.
- Alternate versionsFor the original 1973 UK cinema release cuts were made by the BBFC to edit the violent stabbing of Phillip Woode. All later releases were fully uncut.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Terror in the Aisles (1984)
Featured review
De Palma don't make 'em like this anymore. Brilliant, creepy psychological thriller concerning French-Canadian twin sisters Danielle and Dominique (Margot Kidder). One is seemingly normal and one is seemingly insane. One is an actress who, while on a game show, wins dinner with one of its contestants, Philip (Lisle Wilson). The two have an enjoyable time, and even end up spending the night together back at her apartment. The next day, Philip awakens to the two sisters arguing in the next room. Danielle then asks Philip to go into town and purchase some more medicine for her. He does so and, out of the kindness of his heart, purchases a birthday cake for the sisters, since today is their birthday. Upon his return, the thrills begin and Jennifer Salt decides to investigate these weird goings-on. SISTERS is a very eerie thriller from Brian De Palma which features his outstanding scriptwriting/direction, Paul Hirsch's top-notch editing, Bernard Hermann's welcome nerve-jangling score, not to mention the awesome split-screen, enabling us to see two events at one time. Despite the ultimately strange conclusion, the film is a creeper and not to be missed. 9/10
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- Also known as
- Siamesas diabólicas
- Filming locations
- 1757 Victory Boulevard, Staten Island, New York City, New York, USA(formerly Four Corners Bakery)
- Production company
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- Budget
- $500,000 (estimated)
- Gross worldwide
- $318,348
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