“Alfred Hitchcock’s psychedelic flourishes elevate this heady thriller,” according to the Critics Consensus on Rotten Tomatoes.
“Spellbound,” which is about a doctor’s attempt to help a murder suspect recover his memory through psychoanalysis, is almost equally liked by critics and fans, with more than 80% of both giving the film a positive review. “Alfred Hitchcock’s psychedelic flourishes elevate this heady thriller,” according to the Critics Consensus on Rotten Tomatoes. The movie was nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Director.