Hall found some of the scenes "more shocking than suspenseful" and felt a broader adaptation of Max Miller's book may have been more interesting than the focus on the melodramatic series of incidents about a sinister fisherman. While acknowledging that "Colbert does well as Julie", Hall did not find her convincing as a fisherman's daughter because she does not look the type.
Hall considered some scenes shocking rather than suspenseful and thought a different adaptation of Max Miller's book might have been more engaging than the current focus on dramatic events involving a menacing fisherman. Despite acknowledging that "Colbert performs well as Julie", Hall found her portrayal less convincing as a fisherman's daughter due to her appearance.