Kine Weekly wrote: "Its plot, which hinges on a reckless wager, unfolds in a gloomy old house, and good acting and imaginative direction and camerawork cleverly amplify its grisly highlights and tragic last-minute twists. ... Leslie Ferguson does a very good job as the frightened and victimised Puce, Leslie Armstrong is true to type as the mean and mincing Cyril, and Jean Short and Brenda Hogan are more than adequate as Geraldine and Julia. ... The film, two thrillers in one, is skilfully planned. The creepy flashback of the two sisters fits perfectly into the main narrative and effectively underlines its tragic point."
Picture Show wrote: "Grim pocket thriller ... It is exciting and tense, and its touch of the fantastic adds to its thrills."
Variety wrote: "Story sticks fairly closely to the Arlen original. ... Operatic tenor Lester Ferguson plays the American and warbles "
Rigoletto" at the top of his voice in the dead of night when every precaution was taken to enter the house on tiptoe. He keeps repeating 'It's a lot of hooey.' Maybe he's right." ==References==