The Night Walker (1964)

Following the death of her rich husband (Hayden Rorke), a widow (Barbara Stanwyck) starts having dreams about a lover (Lloyd Bochner) who comes to her at night. But are they dreams? Based on an original screenplay by Robert Bloch (PSYCHO) and directed by William Castle (THE TINGLER). No surprises here. It's the usual damsel being driven crazy by someone but who scenario and the who here is fairly obvious. Although a theatrical film, it plays out like a 1960s TV movie of the week. The star power of Stanwyck and Robert Taylor (who were married for 12 years from 1939 to 1951) as her late husband's attorney elevate the film somewhat. Your enjoyment of the film depends heavily on the appeal Stanwyck and Taylor have for you. I'm a huge Stanwyck and I've found she makes the most mediocre films eminently watchable. There's nice creepy score by Vic Mizzy. With Judi Meredith, Rochelle Hudson and Marjorie Bennett.