Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Directed by Roy William Neill
Produced by Universal Pictures
A classic wartime mystery where Holmes applies his deductive genius to unravel murders at a convalescent home, balancing procedural puzzle-solving with period atmosphere.
During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.
Questions people ask
Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Sherlock Holmes Faces Death end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death scary? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
