Collector, The (1965)

...aka: Butterfly Collector, The

Directed by:
William Wyler

Acclaimed psychological drama in which a reclusive, mentally unstable butterfly collector (Terence Stamp) kidnaps and holds an art student (Samantha Eggar) hostage in a large dungeon in his country home. Both actors won awards at Cannes, and the film was nominated for three Oscars (for best actress, director and adapted screenplay). Based on the novel by John Fowles.

★★★