Crooked House

Crooked House

Directed by Gilles Paquet-Brenner

Produced by Fred Films, Brilliant Films

2017115 min6.4 / 10

A classic whodunit centered on a wealthy family's dark secrets, driven by puzzle-solving and the rekindling of a past romance amid suspicion and deception.

A private investigator helps a former flame solve the murder of her wealthy grandfather, who lived in a sprawling estate surrounded by his idiosyncratic family.

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  • Does Crooked House end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Crooked House scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is Crooked House sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Crooked House violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Crooked House easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity51

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Crooked House

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Crooked House

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Crooked House, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Crooked House, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Crooked House, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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