Rebecca - The Haunting of Manderley Mansion

"Last night I dreamt I went to Manderley again…" Famous first words of Daphne Du Maurier's "Rebecca." But, are they famous enough? Nicole and Rolando get into this week as they discuss the novel and how it'd give the world, "Rebecca," the 1940 film directed by Alfred Hitchcock starring Laurence Olivier, Joan Fontaine, and Judith Anderson. What effect did the Hays Code have on the film when adapting the gothic-romance-thriller? Do the performances stand the test of time? And how faithful is Hitchcock to Du Maurier's work? Then, Nicole and Rolando turn their attention on Netflix's "Rebecca," starring Armie Hammer and Lily James. As Mrs. De Winter finds herself living under Rebecca's shadow, director Ben Wheatley finds himself under Hitchcock's looming shadow. Can he find the light to make Rebecca his own? How do the performances compare to the 1940 classic? Does the movie work as a period piece or could it use a face-lift? And, how faithful is this film to Du Maurier's novel? And more importantly, is Netflix obsessed with the ghosts that haunt mansions? Listen to find out. Follow Us Be sure to follow us on social media for news, polls, and fun behind the scenes content. FACEBOOK: facebook.com/remakesrebootsrevivals INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/remakesrebootsrevivals And we always want to hear from you! Email us at [email protected]