The Collector

Year: 1965

Runtime: 119 mins

Language: English

Director: William Wyler

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Freddie, a clumsy bank clerk with no prospects, finds solace in collecting butterflies, which gives him a sense of control. After unexpectedly inheriting a fortune, he buys a secluded country house. Still socially awkward, he decides to “collect” a girlfriend, converting the cellar into a trap and stalking his target for days.

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