Experiment in Evil

Experiment in Evil

Directed by Jean Renoir

Produced by Compagnie Jean Renoir, Radio-Télévision Française

196095 min6.7 / 10

A cerebral, darkly atmospheric adaptation of Jekyll and Hyde that explores the duality of human nature through psychological horror and the betrayal of a lifelong friendship.

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain. His lifelong friend, Maître Joly, becomes concerned when Cordelier draws up a will that bequeaths his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale; he cannot understand why Cordelier defends him, considering Opale attacks women and children. After a colleague is killed, Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.

Questions people ask

  • Does Experiment in Evil end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is Experiment in Evil scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Experiment in Evil sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Experiment in Evil easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is Experiment in Evil violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise50

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like Experiment in Evil

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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Experiment in Evil, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Experiment in Evil, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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