
The Dark Eyes of London
Eyes of Doom! Man or Beast!
Directed by Walter Summers
Produced by John Argyle Productions, Monogram Pictures
A dark 1939 serial-killer thriller built on institutional dread and the exploitation of vulnerable people, where a corrupt physician orchestrates murders for insurance fraud.
Insurance agent-physician collects on policies of men murdered by a disfigured resident of the home for the blind where he acts as doctor-on-call.
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Does The Dark Eyes of London end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.
Is The Dark Eyes of London easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is The Dark Eyes of London scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Dark Eyes of London violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Dark Eyes of London sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
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Like The Dark Eyes of London
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Dark Eyes of London
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Dark Eyes of London, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Dark Eyes of London, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Dark Eyes of London, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































