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The Dark Mirror (1946)

“Twins! One who loves... one who loves to Kill!”

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Plot

In the chilling aftermath of Dr. Frank Peralta's gruesome murder, his apartment becomes a haunting tableau of unanswered questions. Found stabbed straight to the heart, it's not long before suspicion falls on the enchanting Ruth Collins. Ruth's neighbors swear to the seasoned Lt. Stevenson, tasked with untangling this twisted mystery, that they saw her fleeing from Peralta's apartment that fateful night. Yet, Ruth is shielded by the solid alibi of three witnesses, who vouch for her presence in Jefferson Park during the time of the murder. As Lt. Stevenson delves deeper into the case, he uncovers a perplexing twist: Ruth has an identical twin sister, Terry. Struck by their indistinguishable appearances, he grapples with a pressing conundrum – who is the real murderer? With the prosecutor refusing to open the case, Lt. Stevenson turns to Dr. Scott Elliott, a distinguished expert in twin psychology, for help. Dr. Elliott, who nurses a growing affection for Ruth, seizes the opportunity to conduct a series of tests on the twins, offering them a substantial sum for their cooperation. His research is driven by a fervor to discover the intricate workings of twins' personalities, and more importantly, to establish who among the two is capable of murder. Through the labyrinth of tests and investigations, a sinister truth unravels - Terry is the psychotic twin, a ticking time bomb threatening Ruth's safety. Set in a world of doppelgängers and deception, 'The Dark Mirror' is a riveting psychological thriller that probes the depths of identical identities. As Dr. Elliott plunges into a dangerous love affair with Ruth, he must simultaneously unmask her sister's deadly persona, all while staying one step ahead of a potential killer. Will he be able to save Ruth in time, or will he become the next victim of Terry's lethal deceit? The answer lies buried within the sinister reflections of 'The Dark Mirror'.

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The Dark Mirror is a mystery movie featuring Olivia de Havilland and directed by Robert Siodmak.

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