# Dead Ringer (1964)

> A betrayed woman murders her identical twin and inherits her luxurious life, only to find deception closing in from every direction.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/13464

## Facts

- Runtime: 116 min
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Horror
- Director: Paul Henreid
- Cast: Bette Davis, Karl Malden, Peter Lawford, Philip Carey, Jean Hagen, George Macready, Estelle Winwood, George Chandler
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0057997/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: sinister, melodramatic, tense, classic movie night, gothic thriller evening

## Synopsis

A tale of deception and identity unfolds in a world where love and greed collide.

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