Your night in on the sofa just got a whole lot better as this 'haunting' movie is set to appear on BBC tonight - with a plot twist fans can't stop talking about
11:51, 31 Oct 2025Updated 11:51, 31 Oct 2025
In the name of Halloween, why not get cosy on the sofa tonight and watch this 70s classic movie full of thrills, with an A-list cast and creepy premise?
Don't Look Now is a 1973 thriller movie, adapted from a story by famed English author Daphne du Maurier and decades on from its release, the film still "lingers" firmly in viewers' minds. Its dark premise unlocks the psychology of grief and how the death of a child can affect a relationship, making groundbreaking stylistic choices in the process.
Starring Julie Christie and Hollywood legend Donald Sutherland, who portray a married couple, Laura and John Baxter, the film follows the two as they venture to Venice. The trip was intended to be a getaway after the tragic accidental death of their daughter, and John accepts a commission to work on restoring a church over there.
During their stay they meet two sisters, one of whom claims to have clairvoyant powers and tells them their daughter is trying to contact them from the dead. She claims their lost daughter is trying to warn them of danger.
While John is quick to shrug off these wild claims, he himself starts to experience unexplainable sightings. The film is full of unique style choices, from the editing to the flashback scenes, and even raised eyebrows for a rather controversial sex scene of its time.
It was up for discussion, as there were plenty of rumours suggesting the two lead actors were not in fact simulating sex but doing the real deal. While the cast and creators of the film denied these claims, its realistic and explicit nature continued to be up for discussion for years.
Over the years the love for the film has grown, more so than when it was first brought to our attention in the 70s. Now, it's considered a classic and has influenced many other works within the horror genre and British film alone – thanks to the direction of Nicolas Roeg.
A Rotten Tomatoes review says that the film is a "haunting, dreamlike descent into grief and illusion." They wrote: "Every frame feels drenched in sorrow and unease — Venice becomes a ghost itself, echoing the loss that haunts the characters.
"I loved how the film blends mystery, tragedy, and the supernatural without ever fully revealing its hand. That ending still lingers — chilling, poetic, and unforgettable." Someone else wrote: "The final twist is wild."
If you're looking to seek some thrills this Halloween, switch over to BBC2 at 11:40pm tonight to catch Don't Look Now live on TV. Or, if you can't make it to your sofa in time, the 70s film is available to stream now on Amazon Prime.