Play Misty For Me
Dave Garland (Clint Eastwood) is a Californian DJ who runs a late night call-in show, and receives regular requests from a female caller for Erroll Garner's ‘Misty’. Following a bust-up with his regular girlfriend, Tobie (Donna Mills), Dave has a one-night stand with Evelyn Draper (Jessica Walter) after meeting her at his regular night spot. It transpires that Evelyn is the mystery caller on Dave's show, but after their night together she becomes obsessed with him, refusing to accept his subsequent rapprochement with Tobie. Evelyn's rage at first takes a suicidal turn, then becomes murderous as she makes violent threats towards Dave and Tobie.
Critic Reviews:
- " A crisp and economical picture, this finds Jessica Walter delivering a truly unsettling performance. " – Matt Brunson
- " Eastwood and Walter play off each other quite well; he is understated without being dull, while she chews just enough scenery to create a genuine sense of unhinged malice without becoming a cartoon. " – James Kendrick
- " Eastwood's sideburns and flares lend the movie a period charm today, but its power to grip and chill remains undiminished. " – Tony Sloman