Secret Beyond the Door (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1947, Secret Beyond the Door is a thriller, crime, mystery and romance film directed by Fritz Lang, running about 99 minutes. “Some Men Destroy What They Love Most!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. After a whirlwind romance in Mexico, a beautiful heiress marries a man she barely knows with hardly a second thought. She finds his New York home full of his strange relations, and macabre rooms that are replicas of famous murder sites. One locked room contains the secret to her husband's obsession, and the truth about what happened to his first wife.
Who’s in it. Secret Beyond the Door stars Joan Bennett as Celia Lamphere, Michael Redgrave as Mark Lamphere, Anne Revere as Caroline Lamphere and Barbara O'Neil as Miss Robey, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Secret Beyond the Door has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Secret Beyond the Door page.
If you liked it. Fans of Secret Beyond the Door tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Secret Beyond the Door (1947)?
- In US, Secret Beyond the Door is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Secret Beyond the Door worth watching?
- Secret Beyond the Door holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller, crime, mystery and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Secret Beyond the Door?
- Secret Beyond the Door stars Joan Bennett, Michael Redgrave, Anne Revere, Barbara O'Neil and Natalie Schafer.