13 Frightened Girls

13 Frightened Girls

The big fright! The eerie sight!

Directed by William Castle

Produced by William Castle Productions, Columbia Pictures

196389 min5.9 / 10

A lighthearted 1960s spy romp centered on a teenage ambassador's daughter who stumbles into espionage at a Swiss boarding school, blending thriller elements with comedic charm.

While attending a Swiss school for diplomats' daughters, the teenage daughter of the American ambassador uses her access to various embassies to engage in espionage.

Questions people ask

  • Is 13 Frightened Girls sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is 13 Frightened Girls easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does 13 Frightened Girls end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is 13 Frightened Girls violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is 13 Frightened Girls scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

38/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

You have seen this shape before.

Rarity59

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise42

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love20

How much audiences actually like it

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Like 13 Frightened Girls

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as 13 Frightened Girls

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like 13 Frightened Girls, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like 13 Frightened Girls, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like 13 Frightened Girls, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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