I just got another chance to watch “Footsteps in the Fog” (1955). I dug up an old post I had on the movie just to remind classic movie fans that if you’ve never seen it, get your hands on the DVD. It is a gem!
“Footsteps in The Fog” (1955) starring Stewart Granger and Jean Simmons totally impressed me. An Edwardian thriller which has all the ingredients of a dark and twisted story of betrayal and murder. Jean plays a maid who knows her employer (Stewart Granger) has killed his wife and decides to blackmail her way into love, acceptance, and wealth. Little does she know that her employer is always one step ahead of her, and his twisted ways will eventually be the end of them both. For the entire movie you feel like evil is having a field day and is prevailing. But ultimately the dead reach out from the grave and have the ultimate revenge. This is a must see. Jean Simmons’ role of the maid is captivating. She captured the maid’s sadness, loneliness, worthlessness, and vain hopes. Stewart Granger as the cad husband and murderer is a little campy, but unforgettable. He is one guy you love to hate. The cinematography brings the dark story to life. The settings are bursting with vibrant Victorian color. I totally enjoyed this movie and recommend it.
