The Collector
film by Wyler [1965]
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"The Collector" is a 1965 film directed by William Wyler, based on the chilling novel of the same name by John Fowles. The movie centers on a mild-mannered bank clerk who harbors a passion for collecting butterflies. His obsession takes a dark turn when he expands his collection to include a young woman, whom he kidnaps and holds captive in his basement. The film explores themes of obsession and psychological manipulation, earning a Best Actress Academy Award nomination for Samantha Eggar.12
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