
Phantom of the Rue Morgue
Mad passions, madder deeds in the Edgar Allan Poe chiller!
Directed by Roy Del Ruth
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A Gothic murder mystery set in Paris that blends detective procedural with supernatural horror, building paranoia and dread as the killer proves inhuman.
When several women are found mutilated and murdered, the Paris police are baffled as to who the killer may be. All evidence points to Dupin, but soon it becomes apparent that it is someone (or something) stronger and deadlier than a human.
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Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.
Does Phantom of the Rue Morgue end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Phantom of the Rue Morgue sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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