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directed by Randall Hood.

Plot

Edward (

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) is tired of the "allowance" granted him by his sister Amanda (

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) and becomes impatient for her death and his inheritance. To hasten her demise, or at least stop her suicides from being thwarted, Edward hires Esther (

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), a discredited ex-nurse, to watch over her. Esther is less than enthusiastic about killing the old woman, and curious about the secrets held in the house, including a mysterious third sister, Nell.

Cast

as Edward *

as Amanda *

as Esther *

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as Dr. Thorne *

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as Father * Rita Conde as Mrs. Gonzalez * Peg Shirley as Nell

Soundtrack

The film's score was composed by

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, and performed by the

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conducted by Carl Brandt. It was Friedhofer's final movie work. In 2014

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released a limited edition album of the complete score.

Remake

The film was remade in 2013 by director, writer and producer

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as Amanda Price.

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