
Spirits of the Dead
The ultimate orgy of evil.
Directed by Federico Fellini, Louis Malle, Roger Vadim
Produced by PEA, Les Films Marceau
A darkly surreal Poe-inspired anthology exploring obsession, duality, and damnation through three tales of psychological and supernatural torment.
Anthology film from three European directors based on stories by Edgar Allan Poe: a cruel countess haunted by a ghostly horse, a sadistic young man haunted by his double, and an alcoholic actor haunted by the Devil.
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Questions people ask
Does Spirits of the Dead end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 98% of films.
Is Spirits of the Dead scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Spirits of the Dead easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Spirits of the Dead sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Is Spirits of the Dead violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Spirits of the Dead
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Spirits of the Dead
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Spirits of the Dead, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Spirits of the Dead, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Spirits of the Dead, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































