# The Collector (1965)

> A meticulous butterfly collector abducts an art student, transforming a secluded cellar into a chilling contest of control, resistance, and survival.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/27702

## Facts

- Runtime: 119 min
- Genres: Thriller
- Director: William Wyler
- Cast: Terence Stamp, Samantha Eggar, Mona Washbourne, Maurice Dallimore, Edina Ronay, Kenneth More, Allyson Ames, David Haviland
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0059043/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: moderate
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, cerebral, classic thriller night, arthouse film viewing

## Synopsis

A chilling game of cat and mouse unfolds between a disturbed collector and his captive.

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