Lodger, The (1944) d. Brahm, John (USA)
Shamefully neglected by classic horror fans due to its relative inaccessibility, this gorgeously shot and flawlessly acted spin on the Jack the Ripper legend finally became available in 2007 from 20th Century Fox. An atmosphere-drenched version of Marie Belloc-Lowndes’ novel, director Brahm takes Alfred Hitchcock’s 1926 silent version and does the unthinkable by actually improving upon the Master.
