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* HilariousInHindsight: A Clint Eastwood character tangles with a DeadpanSnarker, no-nonsense police detective, before Eastwood became the epitome of that character type in ''Film/DirtyHarry'' (and the cop in question, Sgt. [=McCallum=], is played by John Larch, who went on to play the police chief in ''Dirty Harry''). Eastwood would also later go up against a LoonyFan in ''Film/TheDeadPool''.
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* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel, innovative and chilling this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of a cliche.

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* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: OnceOriginalNowCommon: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel, innovative and chilling this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of a its own cliche.

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* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct:
** Creator/ClintEastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.
** Younger viewers who know Creator/JessicaWalter from her comedic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment'' may be surprised by her range in creating a truly scary character.



* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct:
** Creator/ClintEastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.
** Younger viewers who know Creator/JessicaWalter from her comedic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment'' may be surprised by her range in creating a truly scary character.

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* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Creator/ClintEastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.

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Creator/ClintEastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.director.
** Younger viewers who know Creator/JessicaWalter from her comedic portrayal of Lucille Bluth in ''Series/ArrestedDevelopment'' may be surprised by her range in creating a truly scary character.
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* HilariousInHindsight: A Clint Eastwood character tangles with a DeadpanSnarker, no-nonsense police detective, before Eastwood became the epitome of that character type in ''Film/DirtyHarry'' (and the cop in question, Sgt. [=McCallum=], is played by John Larch, who went on to play the police chief in ''Dirty Harry'').

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* HilariousInHindsight: A Clint Eastwood character tangles with a DeadpanSnarker, no-nonsense police detective, before Eastwood became the epitome of that character type in ''Film/DirtyHarry'' (and the cop in question, Sgt. [=McCallum=], is played by John Larch, who went on to play the police chief in ''Dirty Harry''). Eastwood would also later go up against a LoonyFan in ''Film/TheDeadPool''.

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* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Creator/JessicaWalter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("She couldn't get laid in a lumber camp!").

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* {{Narm}} {{Narm}}: Some of Evelyn's dialogue can be rather over-the-top and come out of place in a thriller ("She couldn't get laid in a lumber camp!").
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NarmCharm: While As silly as Evelyn's unbalanced antics may be, Creator/JessicaWalter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some her, conveying how they are the work of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("She couldn't get laid in a lumber camp!").dangerous person.
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* AwardSnub: Creator/JessicaWalter had gotten a Golden Globe nomination for Best Actress, leading some observers to believe she had a shot at an Oscar nod, but the film ultimately got zero Oscar nominations.

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%% * GeniusBonus: People familiar with Creator/EdgarAllanPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.
* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Creator/JessicaWalter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("You couldn't get laid in a lumberjack camp!").

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%% * GeniusBonus: People familiar Evelyn quotes Creator/EdgarAllanPoe's "Annabel Lee", which provides {{Foreshadowing}} for her ultimate fate, [[spoiler:falling to her death in the ocean]].
* HilariousInHindsight: A Clint Eastwood character tangles
with Creator/EdgarAllanPoe will easily spot a particular piece DeadpanSnarker, no-nonsense police detective, before Eastwood became the epitome of foreshadowing.
that character type in ''Film/DirtyHarry'' (and the cop in question, Sgt. [=McCallum=], is played by John Larch, who went on to play the police chief in ''Dirty Harry'').
* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Creator/JessicaWalter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("You ("She couldn't get laid in a lumberjack lumber camp!").
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* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Jessica Walter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("You couldn't get laid in a lumberjack camp!").
* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Clint Eastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.
* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel, innovative and chilling this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of cliche.

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* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Jessica Walter Creator/JessicaWalter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("You couldn't get laid in a lumberjack camp!").
* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Clint Eastwood, Creator/ClintEastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film also showed that he was a talented director.
* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel, innovative and chilling this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of a cliche.
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* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel and innovative this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of cliche.

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* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel and novel, innovative and chilling this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of cliche.
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* SeinfeldIsUnfunny: Thrillers about a StalkerWithACrush and films with a violent villain tormenting average folks are a dime a dozen these days, so modern viewers may have trouble appreciating how novel and innovative this film was in 1971. Even the twist of having the BigBad be a fairly attractive woman has turned into a bit of cliche.

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* SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film. Including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".
** There's even a scene that was actually shot at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival, with footage of a performance by Cannonball Adderley's band.
* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Creator/EdgarAllanPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.

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Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film. Including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".
%% ** There's even a scene that was actually shot at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival, with footage of a performance by Cannonball Adderley's band.
%% * GeniusBonus: People familiar with Creator/EdgarAllanPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.
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* {{Narm}} and NarmCharm: While Jessica Walter gives a genuinely chilling performance as Evelyn, some of her dialogue can be rather over-the-top ("You couldn't get laid in a lumberjack camp!").
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* AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film. Including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".

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* AwesomeMusic: SugarWiki/AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film. Including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".
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* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Clint Eastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film was also showed that he was a talented director.

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* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Clint Eastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film was also showed that he was a talented director.
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* SugarWiki/HeReallyCanAct: Clint Eastwood, the paragon of masculinity, plays a vulnerable stalking victim and does it very well. This film was also showed that he was a talented director.
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* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Creator/EdgarAllenPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.

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* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Creator/EdgarAllenPoe Creator/EdgarAllanPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.
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* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Edgar Allen Poe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.

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* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Edgar Allen Poe Creator/EdgarAllenPoe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.

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* AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film (including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".)

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* AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film (including, film. Including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".)"Misty".
** There's even a scene that was actually shot at the 1970 Monterey Jazz Festival, with footage of a performance by Cannonball Adderley's band.
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* AwesomeMusic: Some cool jazz music is featured throughout the the film (including, yes, Erroll Garner's "Misty".)
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* GeniusBonus: People familiar with Edgar Allen Poe will easily spot a particular piece of foreshadowing.
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