If you ignore the film’s bewildering denouement, and focus on the unusual identical twins’ situation, Dolores del Río’s strong lead, and atmospheric film noir aesthetics, you realise you have a true cinematic gem…
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“My Evil Twin”: 10 Films Exploring Twins’ Polarity
Doppelgängers have been baffling people for centuries. Identical twins, in particular, have always held a certain fascination on the public, with some saying that they possess sinister abilities or are “mystically bonded”. However, it is the notion of “an evil twin” which probably holds the most fascination, as it involves the timeless tale of the…
“Dead Ringers” Review
Dead Ringers [1988] – ★★★★ David Cronenberg’s 1988 feature Dead Ringers is the director’s “trademark” film starring Jeremy Irons, and loosely based on a real-life story of identical twin brothers working as gynaecologists in New York. The story closely follows Elliot and Beverly Mantle (both played by Jeremy Irons), who share their lives so closely…
Spotlight on Film 