: The sadistic headmaster whose cruelty drives the two women to murder.
: It is widely reported that Alfred Hitchcock narrowly lost the rights to the original novel to Clouzot. The success of Les Diaboliques later inspired Hitchcock to make Psycho (1960) to reclaim his title as the "Master of Suspense."
: When the pool is eventually drained, the body is gone . As Christina's guilt and heart condition worsen, strange sightings and clues suggest that Michel might still be "present" in the school. Cast and Characters
: The film is a study in betrayal, exploring the shifting power dynamics between the two women and the ghost of the man they killed.
: Michel’s frail, long-suffering wife, Christina , and his fed-up mistress, Nicole , form an unlikely alliance to murder him.
