Diabolique: Alternative Cut - Dr Sapirstein

The editor tackles the flawed 1996 remake which was overlong and overloud (aimed at the blind deaf).
This black and white conversion brings the look closer to 50’s Noir, but there are few hard shadows or low angles associated with that style.
Dr. Sapirstein’s substantial removal (23 minutes) results in a quicker film, though not necessarily a better film.
I have tried over the years to like this remake, or even appreciate it.
This is simply a bad film, and not a “fun bad” film. Lead actors do their darnedest, but in the end this is turgid dreck.
The edit, however, is superior to the 1996 version.
Do yourself a favor and seek out the 1955 original, directed by H G Clouzot.