
Reign of Terror
Open or shut… it can cost your life!
Directed by Anthony Mann
Produced by Walter Wanger Productions, Eagle-Lion Films
A noir-inflected historical thriller about infiltration and political terror during the French Revolution, built on paranoia and moral compromise.
The French Revolution, 1794. The Marquis de Lafayette asks Charles D'Aubigny to infiltrate the Jacobin Party to overthrow Maximilian Robespierre, who, after gaining supreme power and establishing a reign of terror ruled by death, now intends to become the dictator of France.
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Is Reign of Terror scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is Reign of Terror violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does Reign of Terror end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is Reign of Terror sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is Reign of Terror easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
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