
Au secours !
Directed by Abel Gance
Produced by Unione Cinematografica Italiana, Films Abel Gance
A silent-era comedy-horror romp where a man's bet to survive a haunted castle becomes a vehicle for surreal, nightmarish visions played for both laughs and scares.
Max accepts a wager that he cannot remain in a haunted castle for one hour (11 PM to midnight) without crying for help. As soon as he arrives he encounters strange and nightmarish visions, but he is nevertheless on the verge of winning the bet when a phone-call brings startling news.
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Is Au secours ! scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Is Au secours ! easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Au secours ! sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.
Is Au secours ! violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Does Au secours ! end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
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Like Au secours !
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Au secours !
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Au secours !, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Au secours !, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Au secours !, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.





















































