The Lady Vanishes (1979)

On a train in pre-World War II Europe, American heiress Amanda Metcalfe Madvani von Hoffstetter Kelly (Cybill Shepherd) is bamboozled when her newest friend, Miss Froy (Angela Lansbury), disappears. As she struggles to discover what happened, she falls into camaraderie with Robert Condon (Elliott Gould), and the two work to discover what happened to Miss Froy.

 The Lady Vanishes was directed by Anthony Page and is a fun mystery with a likable story and mostly enjoyable characters. Cybill Shepherd plays Amanda Metcalfe Madvani von Hoffstetter Kelly as a carefree young woman. Her character is developed quickly in the opening act as we see her make a foolish choice and then leave all her belongings behind in her rush to leave. As we discover more about her, it is just as well that the audience knows some of the truth about Miss Froy lest we join the other people on the train in their disbelief. Angela Lansbury is enjoyable, but her performance as Miss Froy is brief. The banter between Robert Condon’s character and Amanda is enjoyable, and Elliott Gould plays a likable character.

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The mystery unfolding is enjoyable, despite Amanda taking a little too long to convince anyone of the truth. The time limit and containment of characters created by the train itself are even more enjoyable, leading to a sense of urgency and claustrophobic danger. This film has some enjoyable stunts, and the characters demonstrate their ‘humanness’ through their discomfort in these experiences. The enjoyable mystery is enhanced by the great set and costumes. While the pacing is a little difficult at times, the story unravels to a satisfying denouement and resolution for each character.

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Overall, The Lady Vanishes is an enjoyable mystery set in pre-war Europe. With generally likeable characters—including the single-minded side characters—lovely costumes and a fun setting, this mystery takes its time before quickly unravelling to a slightly unexpected conclusion. The pacing was the main issue for me while watching, and the pacing was slowed by Amanda’s character spending too long protesting her rationality. Overall, it was an enjoyable watch.

5.5/10

Rating: 2.5 out of 5.

20th April 2025
Written by Trisha Walkden

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Since our last encounter with Paddington (voiced by Ben Whishaw), much has changed for the Brown family. Some time has passed, and both Brown children have grown significantly, meaning the family hasn’t spent much time together recently. One day, Paddington receives a...

Anora (2024)

Set in Brooklyn, the story follows a young woman named Ani, also known as Anora, played by Mikey Madison. Anora works at a club dancing and stripping for money, along with being a sex worker on the side. One evening at the club, a customer is looking for someone who...

Timecrimes (2007)

Héctor (Karra Elejalde) is having a terrible day. After grocery shopping, he returns to his beautiful home in the countryside, only to discover that his car boot wasn’t closed correctly. As a result, he has lost a significant portion of his groceries. Upon arriving...

The 13th Floor (1988)

Late at night, a businessman named Robert Thompson (Tony Blackett) conducts a private meeting at his construction site. He instructs his daughter, Heather (Kylie Clare), to stay in the car while he attends the meeting. However, instead of waiting for her father to...

Coda (1987)

In a large apartment building, a woman named Anna (Vivienne Graves) is brutally attacked and thrown out of a window, crashing to the ground below. Shortly after Anna is thrown, a mysterious man approaches her body and discovers a strange key in her hand, which he then...

Desolation Angels (1982)

The film begins with a mysterious man altering a bank cheque, explicitly changing the amount that can be withdrawn. Shortly after, we hear a narration from an enigmatic woman. Her words reveal that something horrifying once occurred, preventing her from ever returning...

You Were Never Really Here (2017)

Joe (Joaquin Phoenix) is a man you hire to track down missing persons. He is a skilled former soldier haunted by the traumas of his dark past. When working, Joe moves confidently and has no qualms about using violence to accomplish his tasks. However, after completing...

Dollman vs. Demonic Toys (1993)

Officer Judith (Tracy Scoggins) returns! After surviving a terrifying battle against the demonic toys, Judith is determined to investigate further to ensure that the evil toys never return to wreak havoc on Earth. However, when she begins to suspect that the toys have...

Demonic Toys (1992)

Judith (Tracy Scoggins) is a police officer on a stakeout with her partner, Matt (Jeff Celentano). During their time in the car, it becomes evident that Judith and Matt are also in a romantic relationship. While they sit together, Judith shares that she has been...

Dollman (1991)

Ten thousand light-years from Earth lies a planet known as Arturos. There, a dangerous criminal is on the run and enters a local laundromat, taking thirteen people, including women and children, hostage. To prevent a bloodbath and support the mayor's upcoming...

Interview: Jason Trost / The Waves of Madness (2024)

Walkden Entertainment (aka Peter Walkden) was excited to chat with Jason Trost, the writer, director and lead actor from The Waves of Madness (2025), which will be available in 2025 in Australia and New Zealand thanks to Umbrella Entertainment. Let’s break the ice....

The Waves of Madness (2024)

The luxurious cruise ship, the Elder of the Seas, is sailing the oceans, filled with passengers socialising and revelling while travelling worldwide for sixty days. Initially, everyone seems to be having a wonderful time, enjoying fine dining, partying, and drinking....

The Dead Don’t Hurt (2024)

Set in the 1860s in Elk Flats, Nevada, the story follows Holger (Viggo Mortensen), who lives in a quiet, dusty home near the mountains. Although his house is quite plain, he enjoys a peaceful lifestyle and prefers to keep to himself. While venturing outside the...

The Naked Jungle (1954)

Venturing deep into South America to meet her new husband, Joanna Leiningen (Eleanor Parker) does not find her new husband as eager to meet her as she thought he would be. Christopher Leiningen (Charlton Heston), married to Joanna by proxy, is suspicious of her, and...

The Cat and the Canary (1939)

The crumbling, isolated Norman mansion amidst the Louisiana Bayous is an eerie place. Even more so when the family gathers together to read a will 10 years after the previous owner, Cyrus Norman, dies. One by one, the family called to the reading and enter the...

Caligula: The Ultimate Cut (2023)

In Antioch, A.D. 19., the celebrated Roman war hero Germanicus, the grandson of Marcus Antonius, has died under mysterious circumstances. His seven-year-old son, Gaius, is beloved by both his father's army and the citizens of Rome. The boy is affectionately nicknamed...

Death Valley (1982)

In the opening scene, Paul (Edward Herrmann) and his son, Billy (Peter Billingsley), spend a wonderful time together. However, as their time together ends, Paul has to comfort a shocked and upset Billy as his parents are split up, and Billy is about to return to his...

Your Monster (2024)

Laura's (Melissa Barrera) life is at an all-time low. After undergoing surgery to remove cancer, she's filled with sadness and mixed emotions. Making things even worse, while she is in hospital in recovery, her boyfriend, Jacob (Edmund Donovan), reveals that he is no...

Out Come the Wolves (2024)

Out in the wilderness, a barely alive man armed only with a sharp stick attempts to crawl to safety. Not far away is a cabin where Sophie (Missy Peregrym) and Nolan (Damon Runyan) are. When a knock at the door interrupts their solitude, they answer the door and find...

Piece by Piece (2024)

Welcome back to the world of Lego, a place where everything is fantastic, colourful, creative, and fun. Have you ever heard of Pharrell Williams? If you don't know, Pharrell Williams is an American musician who continues working on many great musical titles, including...

Goodrich (2024)

When Andy Goodrich (Michael Keaton) receives a call in the middle of the night, things become problematic. The call is from his current partner, Naomi (Laura Benanti), who has checked into rehab. Andy is both shocked and surprised to hear the news. After all, he...

Grafted (2024)

As a young girl, Wei often completed her schoolwork while her father conducted various scientific experiments. One of these experiments aimed to address a significant birthmark on Wei's face. However, when her father’s latest creation was tested, the consequences were...

Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point (2024)

It's Christmas Eve, and we follow a family as they drive to their destination on Long Island.  Upon their safe arrival, they join many loved ones from their family whom they haven't seen in a while.  Viewers are invited to join the Christmas celebration with...

Piper (2023)

One stormy night, a woman rushed to the hospital with her young child. On the trip there, her son acted strangely, as if he were no longer himself. As the woman arrives at the hospital, a mysterious figure appears in the distance, playing a flute and surrounded by...

Thesis (1996)

In the opening scene, a woman named Ángela (Ana Torrent) is travelling by train when an unexpected announcement is made- that a passenger has taken their own life by jumping onto the train tracks. Ángela and the other passengers are instructed to exit the train and...

Scream, Pretty Peggy (1973)

One dark night, a woman attempts to escape from a large home, but upon reaching the garage, she discovers the car won't start. As she panics and searches for ways to flee, a mysterious, ghostly figure approaches and brutally murders the woman. After this scene, we...

What We Do in the Shadows (2014)

Every few years, a secret society in New Zealand hosts a special event called ‘The Unholy Masquerade’. This year, in the month leading up to the ball, a documentary crew is granted full access to a small group of this society. Each crew member is allowed to wear a...