Movie Reviews: Rebecca
GENERAL INFORMATION Title: Rebecca Director: Ben Wheatley Country and Year of Production: UK/USA, 2020 Running Time: 2 hrs 1 min Main Cast: Armie Hammer as Maxim de Winter Kristin Scott Thomas as Mrs. Danvers Keeley Hawes as Beatrice Sam Riley as Jack Favell Ann Dowd as Mrs. Van Hopper GENRE & MUSIC Genre: Mystery, Gothic Thriller, Drama Music by: Clint Mansell PLOT SUMMARY The film tells the story of Maxim de Winter, a wealthy widower who lost his wife, Rebecca, after she supposedly drowned in the Atlantic Ocean. While in Monte Carlo, he meets a young, charming woman; they quickly marry and move to his grand estate, Manderley. At Manderley, the second Mrs. de Winter’s life is hindered by the housekeeper, Mrs. Danvers, who remains obsessively devoted to Rebecca’s memory. After a shipwreck reveals Rebecca’s body, Maxim is accused of murder. Following a tense trial, he is ultimately found not guilty. Initial Situation: Maxim de Winter meets his second wife in Monte Carlo. Devel...
