Loosely based on the novel The Chocolate Cobweb, by Charlotte Armstrong (1st ed. 1948).
English titles: Nightcap; Thanks for the Chocolate.
A young pianist introduces herself to a renowned pianist who might be her biological father. She notices some strange behavior by the man's wife, and as she becomes closer to his family (which includes a son from a previous marriage) learns of some past incidents in which the wife might be involved in a malicious way.
The plot is completely absurd, but this only becomes clear to the viewer after it is over. It is not impossible that the endless inconsistencies are the result of oversight on the part of the screenwriters, but their sheer abundance, plus some stylistic characteristics, lead me to believe that to be highly unlikely. I would bet on a prank of sorts, maybe an unusual and weird attempt at sending up the whole mystery genre. The result is curious at its best, but mostly sophomoric and inarticulate.
Rating: 11
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