Mirror, Mirror (1979 film)
Mirror, Mirror is a 1979 American made-for-television horror film directed by John D. Hancock and starring Loretta Swit, Karen Lamm, and William Conrad.
Plot:
The film centers around Cathy Wheeler (Karen Lamm), a young woman who moves to Los Angeles to pursue a career as a model. She soon becomes obsessed with her appearance and increasingly reliant on an antique mirror. The mirror possesses supernatural powers, gradually isolating Cathy and altering her personality. As she becomes more consumed by vanity and the mirror's influence, those around her become concerned. The mirror's influence leads to increasingly violent and disturbing events.
Cast:
- Loretta Swit as Millicent
- Karen Lamm as Cathy Wheeler
- William Conrad as Dr. Orloff
- Walter Abel as Emmet
- Jon Hall as Paul
- Dick Sargent as Mr. Gallion
Production:
The film was produced by Robert Halmi Productions. It aired on NBC on December 2, 1979, as part of their NBC Sunday Night at the Movies programming block.
Reception:
While a TV movie, Mirror, Mirror has garnered some attention over the years, particularly due to its themes of vanity, obsession, and the dangers of superficiality. Critical reception at the time was mixed, with some praising Swit's performance while others found the plot predictable. Its status as a made-for-TV movie limits its overall critical discussion compared to theatrically released films.