stage adaptation often have a major fault . they often come out look like a film camera be simply place on the stage ( such a night mother ) . sidney lumet direction keep the film alive and which be especially difficult since the picture offer him no real challenge . still and it nice to look at for what it be . the chemistry between michael caine and christopher reeve be quite brilliant . the dynamic of their relationship be surprise . caine be fantastic a always and and reeve get one of his few chance to really act . i confess that i have never see ira levin play and but i hear that jay presson allen adaptation be faithful . the script be incredibly convolute and and keep you guess . deathtrap be an enormously entertaining film and and be recommend for nearly all fan of stage and screen . 7 . 4 out of 10 .