Odelecol Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

TrueHello Fun premise, good actors, bad writing. This film seemed to have potential at the beginning but it quickly devolves into a trite action film. Ultimately it's very boring.

Aubrey Hackett While it is a pity that the story wasn't told with more visual finesse, this is trivial compared to our real-world problems. It takes a good movie to put that into perspective.

Fleur Actress is magnificent and exudes a hypnotic screen presence in this affecting drama.

Scott LeBrun Stefanie Powers of later 'Hart to Hart' fame co-stars here as Patricia Carroll, whose previous husband had perished in a traffic accident. Now involved with a man named Alan Glentower (Maurice Kaufmann), she goes to visit her late husbands' mother, Mrs. Trefoile (Tallulah Bankhead, in her last on-screen feature film role). She thinks that the visit will be brief, but the crazed old lady is a strict religious fanatic devoted to her routines, and she keeps Pat prisoner, convinced that the girls' wanton ways led her husband astray, and that she needs to save both their souls.Directed by Silvio Narizzano, this Hammer production seems to promise more entertainment than its alternate title "Die! Die! My Darling!" might have one think. Scripted by Richard Matheson, from the novel by Anne Blaisdell, it's a decent story & film but not a great one, at least if one has seen stories (or characters like Mrs. Trefoile) before. It does have one curious, because if one is not familiar with the material, it may have them wondering where it's going to go, or what plot twists might be revealed. Ultimately, however, it sets off no real fireworks.The main asset is a quintet of solid performances. Powers is good as a fairly tough cookie who's not about to feel guilty for the way she lives her life. The wonderfully named Yootha Joyce is compelling as the housekeeper Anna, and the great English character actor Peter Vaughan is amusing as the leery-eyed Harry. "Fanatic" is also noteworthy for offering an okay showcase to a young Donald Sutherland, as the mentally impaired houseboy Joseph. But the real reason to watch this one is to see another great example of a veteran actress making the most of a meaty role in a genre film, as people saw so often during this era. Ms. Bankhead does seem determined to go out in a blaze of glory, tearing down the scenery and then putting it back up just so she can tear it down again.Hammer delivers mild doses of sex appeal (with a lot of opportunities to admire Powers' gorgeous gams) and a little bit of gore, which had always given them an edge when they did their Gothic horrors.Other than Bankhead, there's nothing truly special here, but fans of her and Hammer will still want to give it a look.Seven out of 10.

noahvine This was one of the best 60s thriller/horror hag films I have seen. Tallulah Bankhead, who plays the religious fanatic mother, makes this film. Her mannerisms, voice, and look are perfect for the character she portrays. One of her last roles, she really gives it 110%. Stefanie Powers, who plays the deceased sons fiancé, is fantastic in this film as well. She and Tallulah play well off of each other. If you haven't seen this movie yet and are a fan of the 60s thriller/horror hag film genre watch it NOW. You won't regret it.

gavin6942 A young woman is terrorized by her deceased fiancé's demented mother who blames her for her son's death.This was the first film from director Silvio Narizzano, a Canadian under contract with Hammer. Narizzano's most successful film was "Georgy Girl" (1966), which received four Academy Award nominations. Unfortunately for genre fans, it seems that Narizzano spent very little time with Hammer or horror, and we have to settle for this one film, which is barely better than average.The standout role goes to Donald Sutherland, not surprisingly. I mean, Sutherland has consistently been the highlight of any film he appears in. While I am not very knowledgeable on his career, this must be one of his earlier roles... and he nails it.

The_Void Die Die My Darling is one of the lesser known Hammer thrillers; and it's also a rather good one. The film does have numerous problems and it's far from being a masterpiece; but it's entertaining enough and features a great leading performance from the great Tallulah Bankhead in a role that is about as far away from her real life hellraising persona as you can get! The film's alternative title is 'Fanatic' and while much less catchy than 'Die Die My Darling', is actually a more apt title and this is another film that focuses on an insane religious fanatic. The film focuses on a young woman who goes to visit the mother of her fiancée; who tragically died in a car accident. It soon becomes apparent that the mother, a woman by the name of Mrs. Trefoile, is a devout Catholic who disapproves of just about everything except God and the church etc. It soon starts to become apparent that the aging woman has a screw loose; and when she discovers that the young lady was never going to actually marry her son, she becomes angry and imprisons her in the house...There's only so much that can really be done with a plot like this; but the film does hit all the right notes. It's at least interesting throughout, and the two central characters are fleshed out well enough to help the plot along. Tallulah Bankhead does manage to be completely believable in her role and she makes a great villain! Stefanie Powers acts in her shadow, but the young actress does well and provides a likable protagonist for the audience to get behind. The main idea in the film is the idea of someone letting their beliefs lead to extreme actions, and Tallulah Bankhead ensures that her character is believable in the way that happens. There's plenty going on in the film and while there are a few plot holes; we are at least always reminded why the protagonist has found herself in the compromising position that she is in. It's not hard to guess where the film is going and there are no big surprises at the end; but it's an entertaining enough ride getting there and Die Die My Darling is a Hammer film that is well worth a look.