House by the River

1950 · Directed by Fritz Lang · 88 min · drama film, film noir, crime film

★ 6.8/10 · 120 ratings on TMDB

Wealthy writer Stephen Byrne tries to seduce the family maid, but when she resists, he kills her. Long jealous of his brother John, Stephen does his best to pin the blame for the murder on his sibling. Also affected by Stephen's arrogant dementia is his long-suffering wife Marjorie.