Someone Behind the Door 1971

Overview

Someone Behind the Door is a 1971 film that falls within the thriller, crime, and drama genres. The motion picture has a runtime of one hour and thirty-three minutes and was released in the United States on December 8, 1971. The narrative centers on a neurosurgeon who is dealing with a cheating wife. In an act of manipulation, the doctor brings an amnesiac man into his home. The neurosurgeon proceeds to condition the man, who lacks a name, memory, and mind, to believe that the doctor's cheating wife is actually his own spouse. Through this psychological influence, the doctor intends for the amnesiac to take what the surgeon considers the appropriate action against the woman. The film explores themes of insanity and revenge as the man is coerced into acting out the surgeon's personal vendetta. The production is categorized as a thriller that examines the consequences of one man manipulating another to commit a violent act of retribution.