The House Across the Lake

The House Across the Lake

Hypnotic...Fascinating...a lure to all who crossed her path!

195468 min5.5 / 10

A classic film noir thriller about a manipulative femme fatale who seduces a neighbor into murder, built on infidelity, deception, and moral corruption.

Sensuous and desirable, Carol Forrest has always attracted the attention of men. Expert in the art of manipulation and control she married an older man, loving only his vast wealth and continued to amuse herself with indiscreet affairs. But when neighbour Mark Kendrick lets slip that her husband intends cutting her out of his will Carol concentrates all her attentions on the unsuspecting Kendrick, obtaining his help to dispose of this irritating obstacle.

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