An acknowledged influence on Psycho, Henri-Georges Clouzot’s horror classic is the story of a sadistic headmaster who brutalizes his fragile wife and his headstrong mistress. The two women murder him and dump his body in a swimming pool; when the pool is drained, no corpse is found. Criterion presents Diabolique in a new digital transfer.
Diabolique is presented in its original theatrical aspect ratio of 1.33:1. This digital transfer was created from a 35mm fine-grain composite master, made from a restored negative. Telecine colorist: Gregg Garvin/Modern Videofilm, L.A. Telecine supervisor: Maria Palazzola
