House by the River (1950)
Stephen Byrne, a prosperous author, becomes infatuated with the family maid, but when she rebuffs his advances, he resorts to murder. Consumed by jealousy towards his brother John, Stephen plots to frame him for the crime. Meanwhile, his domineering behavior takes a toll on his devoted wife, Marjorie, who grapples with the fallout of her husband's dark descent. As tensions rise, the web of deceit and betrayal threatens to unravel their lives, leading to a chilling exploration of guilt and ambition.
