This documentary is narrated by Martin Scorsese....an incredibly important film director but also a man with an almost encyclopedic knowledge of the history of cinema...an excellent choice. As for the subject of the documentary, it gives the viewer a decent overview of his movies and is great if you are unacquainted with his work. On the negative side, I noticed two things. Val Lewton's personal life is barely talked about and it really was hard to know and understand the man as I watched the film. Additionally, Lewton only produced a handful of movies...just 14. Because of this, you may find the film a bit unsatisfying.
Val Lewton: The Man in the Shadows
(2007 TV Movie)
An okay film about the work of Val Lewton.
26 October 2022