So Dark the Night
Most Baffling of Mysteries!
Directed by Joseph H. Lewis
Produced by Columbia Pictures
A mid-century noir mystery where a detective's romantic entanglement becomes entangled with a baffling disappearance, blending personal longing with investigative intrigue.
Inspector Cassin, a renowned Paris detective, departs to the country for a much-needed break. There he falls in love with the innkeeper’s daughter, Nanette, who is already betrothed to a local farmer. On the evening of their engagement party, Nanette and the farmer both disappear. Cassin takes up the case immediately to discover what happened to them and who is responsible.
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Is So Dark the Night sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Does So Dark the Night end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is So Dark the Night scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is So Dark the Night violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is So Dark the Night easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Like So Dark the Night
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as So Dark the Night
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like So Dark the Night, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like So Dark the Night, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like So Dark the Night, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
