The Bridesmaid

The Bridesmaid

The New Film from the Master of the French Thriller.

Directed by Claude Chabrol

Produced by Alicéléo, Canal Diffusion

2004111 min6.3 / 10

A psychological thriller that weaponizes romantic attraction, trapping a well-meaning man in an increasingly disturbing relationship with a deeply unstable woman.

A hard-working young man meets and falls in love with his sister's bridesmaid. He soon finds out how disturbed she really is.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Bridesmaid scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does The Bridesmaid end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Bridesmaid violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Bridesmaid easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Bridesmaid sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity61

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love35

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Bridesmaid

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Bridesmaid

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Bridesmaid, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Bridesmaid, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Bridesmaid, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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