In Cold Blood, The Movie

Moonlady · ‎03-10-2010

I noticed that this was scheduled for yesterday, as part of TCM's countdown-to-the-Oscars offerings. I've read the book, and we have the DVD (I always see it at Big Lots, too), but I was happy to see it aired. Despite Capote's many inaccuracies and outright fabrications, In Cold Blood is worth seeing. Robert Blake, a young Scott Wilson (The Walking Dead), Will Geer, and John Forsythe all turn in memorable performances. The film is shot in black and white, adding to the menacing tone and dark subject matter. In addition, we can thank the talented and always-mesmerizing Quincy Jones for the film's haunting score, one of the best I've ever heard.

Catch this one if you can.

The pain they have cost us, the evils that never happened.

chumlee_ · ‎04-08-2010

I agree. An outstanding film. chum

adelle38 · ‎03-09-2010

I agree, In Cold Blood was a fine movie and Robert Blake did a remarkable job. If you like it, I think you will also like Badlands with Martin Sheen and Sissy Spacek based on the Carol Fugate/Charles Starkweather murders. It's a very chilling film.

It's always a victory for me when I remember why I entered a room.

MomOf4 · ‎01-28-2012

As terrible as the subject matter was, it was an incredible movie.

Hooty · ‎03-09-2010

Love Truman Capote's writings!

deepwaterdotter · ‎03-09-2010

On 2/26/2014 MomOf4 said:
As terrible as the subject matter was, it was an incredible movie.

It is a difficult movie to watch subject-wise, but is a triumph of acting and cinematography.

sophiamarie · ‎08-08-2013

I TiVo'd it and am waiting for the right time to watch it. I don't want any interruptions. A nice rainy Saturday would be good. I plan on watching it over the weekend. Can't wait.

sunshine45 · ‎03-09-2010

have not seen the movie, but i could NOT put down the book!

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esmerelda · ‎03-10-2010

That movie is why I double check the doors at night.

""Helter Skelter "" (the book) is why I make sure all the knives are out of sight when I go to bed.

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Keepin' it real.

DoneTryin · ‎03-09-2010

That book was considered to be the first non-fiction novel, thus not intended to be an absolutely true accounting of what happened. Yes, horrible story, but great book & movie.