Dragonwyck

Dragonwyck (1946) is a Gothic period thriller set in 1840s New York, following naive farm girl Miranda Wells who accepts an invitation to live at the grand estate of her wealthy, enigmatic cousin Nicholas Van Ryn. As Miranda becomes enchanted by the brooding aristocrat, dark secrets and sinister events begin to unravel the mansion's glamorous facade. The film blends romance, mystery, and horror in classic Gothic tradition, anchored by Gene Tierney's luminous performance and Vincent Price's chilling portrayal of a dangerously obsessive man.

• Gene Tierney starred alongside Vincent Price in this Gothic thriller.
• It was Joseph L. Mankiewicz's directorial debut at Fox.
• The film is based on Anya Seton's 1944 bestselling novel.
• Vincent Price plays one of his earliest villainous aristocrat roles.
• The Hudson Valley mansion set was famously elaborate and detailed.

• You are the most beautiful woman I have ever seen.
• There are things in this house that are better left unknown.
• I have waited my whole life for someone like you.
• You belong here, Miranda. You have always belonged here.
• No one leaves Dragonwyck without my permission.