My Sibling, My Friend
Season 2: Episode 55
The Other (1972)
Screenplay written by Thomas Tyron based on his bestselling novel of the same name and directed by Robert Mulligan (To Kill A Mockingbird), the story tells the sadistic relationship between two twin brothers, one who is well behaved and the other, a sociopath. The role of the twin boys was played by real twins Christopher and Martin Udvardonky, the only time they were cast.
Mulligan would state that Ada is the heart of the piece and she would teach the boys how to dream but this would be turned into something sinister in the minds of the boys. The film was quietly released theatrically but has gone on to be considered a critics favourite.
The film would also star Uta Hagan, John Ritter, Victor (Little House on the Prairie) French, Diana (Dark Shadows) Muldaur and Jenny Sullivan. Interesting note Christopher Udvardonky would die at the age of 49 on the same date as the film premiered on TNT on 25 October 2010.
Season 2: Episode 56
Sisters (1973)
With a screenplay by Brian De Palma and Louise Rose and directed by Brian De Palma, this psychological horror centers around separated conjoined twins. The film is largely inspired by Alfred Hitchcock with musical score by Bernard Herrmann.
The film has unique individual point of view shots and split screens to show action happening simultaneously on the screen. It would go on to garner critical acclaim on its release and premiere at the Venice Film Festival. It has since been hailed for its filming technique and style.
The film stars Margot Kidder, Jennifer Salt, William Finley, Charles Durning and Olympia Dukakis in one of her first roles.
Goodnight Mommy (2014)
Written and directed by Veronika Franz and Severin Fiala, this Austrian film deals with identical twin boys who suffer from Capgras Syndrome (a psychiatric disorder in which a person holds a delusion that friend, spouse, parent, etc have been replaced by identical imposter).
The film only stars three people, twins Elias and Lukas Schwartz and Susanne Wuest. The film would be known as the top five films of Foreign films releases of 2015. The film is dark, violent and drenched in dread and is the perfect viewing for horror extreme enthusiasts.
Season 2: Episode 57
Stage Fright (1950)
The script was adapted by Whitfield Cook and Ranald MacDougall from the novel Man Running by Selwyn Jepson. This 1950 British Thriller directed by Alfred Hitchcock would include a host of big British talent.
The films stars Jane Wynan and Marlene Dietrich the only two non British actors. The British actors would include Richard Todd, Alastair Sims, Sybil Thorndyke, Kay Walsh and Joyce Grenfell. The film is also notable as the film Hitchcock let the actor direct themselves which was the late Marlene Dietrich. When asked about this, Hitchcock would state, ‘Marlene was a professional star. She was also a professional cameraman, art director, editor, costume designer, hairdresser, makeup woman, composer, producer and director’.
Season 2: Episode 58
