Poetic Film Review: Shock Corridor (1963)

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(source: tmdb.org)

In twilight's hush, where city streets collide
A reporter's quest, with madness as his guide
He dons the cloak of insanity's disguise
To unravel truth, and unravel minds' dark lies

With each step deeper, into the abyss he falls
As witnesses unfold, like shadows on the wall
Stuart, Trent, and Boden, each a tale to tell
Of militarism's toll, racism's deadly spell

Boden's childlike stare, a reflection of our fears
Nuclear dread, that brings us to our tears
The Watergate scandal, yet to come, a tale to be
Of journalists brave, who risk all to set the record free

Cathy's striptease, a fleeting moment's charm
A dark comedy's edge, that tempers the alarm
The "Nymphos" scene, a shocking, exploitative stride
A necessary evil, to confront the other side

But beneath the surface, Fuller's heart beats true
A concern for society, that echoes anew
Each character a symbol, of the era's plight
A reflection of our struggles, in the dark of night

Shock Corridor's a film, that walks the fine line
Between sensationalism, and social design
A delicate balance, that yields a work of art
A commentary on our times, that sets the heart apart

With Stanley Cortez's lens, and Paul Dunlap's score
The film comes alive, with a cinematic roar
The performances shine, like beacons in the night
As Fuller's direction, weaves a complex, twisted light

Though not a classic, in the eyes of some
Shock Corridor stands, as a testament to its time's dark drum
A film that dares to confront, the shadows we ignore
A call to action, to reflect on our collective score.

(Note: The review in its original form can be read here.)

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