
Knife+Heart
Directed by Yann Gonzalez
A stylish, neon-soaked 1979 Paris thriller that weaves a serial killer mystery with queer desire and artistic ambition, balancing visceral horror with genuine emotional stakes.
In the summer of 1979, gay porn producer Anne sets out to film her most ambitious film yet, but her actors are picked off, one by one, by a mysterious killer.
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Questions people ask
Is Knife+Heart one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 96% of films.
Is Knife+Heart violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Is Knife+Heart scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Does Knife+Heart end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 78% of films.
Is Knife+Heart sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Knife+Heart easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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Like Knife+Heart
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Knife+Heart
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Knife+Heart, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Knife+Heart, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Knife+Heart, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































