The Specimen Drawer

Stamp’s portrayal of Frederick Clegg (referred to as "Caligari" in the opening credits, a nod to the silent horror classic) is one of the most unsettling performances of the decade. Unlike the raving madmen of B-movies, Clegg is quiet, tidy, and unfailingly polite. He refers to his crime as if it were a bureaucratic necessity.

The narrative follows (Terence Stamp), a socially isolated bank clerk and amateur lepidopterist who wins a fortune in the football pools. He uses his winnings to purchase a secluded country estate, which he outfits with a soundproof basement cell.

She finally spoke. Low. Hoarse.

In the final act of the film, after Miranda has died of pneumonia (because Clegg refused to call a doctor, fearing arrest), Clegg goes back into the garden. He catches a new butterfly. He looks at the empty cellar. And he says to himself, "Next time, I will get one who appreciates art."