Edited sentence: " and Carl Boehm's overracting somewhat diminish the tension and horror of the film.However, film critics have also noted that despite being one of the first of the 'slasher' genre, the poor quality of its acting make it closer to a comedy when shown to contemporary audiences.Odd pieces of dialogue such as actress Anna Massey's line: "I'd adore a glass of water.Viewed from a modern perspective, audiences may well wonder whether the film's status is overrated