Sweeney Todd

Sweeney Todd

The demon barber of Fleet Street.

Directed by David Moore

Produced by BBC

200691 min6.4 / 10

A dark, violent Victorian gothic tale of a murderous barber, steeped in period atmosphere and the grim mechanics of serial killing.

A BBC adaptation of the Victorian "penny dreadful" tale of 19th century "demon barber" Sweeney Todd, of Fleet Street, who cuts the throats of unsuspecting clients in his London shop.

Questions people ask

  • Does Sweeney Todd end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

  • Is Sweeney Todd violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.

  • Is Sweeney Todd scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Is Sweeney Todd easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Sweeney Todd sad? Yes. More sad than 82% 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.

51/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity77

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise40

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Sweeney Todd

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Sweeney Todd

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Sweeney Todd, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Sweeney Todd, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Sweeney Todd, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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