Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965) «INSTANT 2027»

While it was a commercial flop in 1965, modern cinephiles have reclaimed it as an "undiscovered jewel."

Is there a conspiracy, or did Ann imagine her daughter entirely? Why It’s a Cult Classic Bunny Lake Is Missing (1965)

The iconic opening titles by Saul Bass set the tone immediately, featuring a hand tearing away layers of paper to reveal the credits. While it was a commercial flop in 1965,

The premise is deceptively simple: Ann Lake (Carol Lynley) drops her daughter off for her first day of nursery school. When she returns, . The Twist: No one at the school remembers seeing the child. When she returns,

One of the film's most unsettling sequences takes place in a doll repair shop. The imagery of broken limbs and glass eyes perfectly mirrors Ann's fracturing reality.

Much like Psycho , posters warned: "No one will be admitted after the film has begun." 📍 I can help you find: Where to stream or buy the film today. A deeper dive into the Saul Bass design history. A comparison between the movie and the original 1957 novel .