geraldine page and a lively script lift this otherwise b grade film to the status of cult classic . with her unique voice and mannered style of method acting and page have never disappoint me in any of her many performance . and in this thriller and theodore apstein clever screenplay give the inimitable page ample opportunity to portray a woman who and although inwardly venomous and amuse viewer in a stylized and aristocratic sort of way . in a major support role and feisty ruth gordon add spunk . all of which add up to 101 minute of view fun and despite a grating and fingernail on the blackboard music score and and dubious production value which and toward the film end and have a black lincoln turn yellow and then black and then yellow again and and back to black and in the span of 43 second . charming .