Don't Bother to Knock
An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
Release Year
1952
Runtime
76 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An airline pilot pursues a live-in babysitter at his hotel and gradually realizes she is not as stable as perhaps she should be.
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Don't Bother to Knock is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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