The Golem: How He Came into the World

The Golem: How He Came into the World

Directed by Paul Wegener, Carl Boese

Produced by Projektions-AG Union

192085 min7.0 / 10

A visually striking German Expressionist horror-fantasy about a rabbi's desperate act of creation to defend his persecuted people, steeped in shadow, myth, and the weight of faith.

In 16th-century Prague, a rabbi creates the Golem - a giant creature made of clay. Using sorcery, he brings the creature to life in order to protect the Jews of Prague from persecution.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Golem: How He Came into the World sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is The Golem: How He Came into the World scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Golem: How He Came into the World violent? Somewhat. More violent than 71% of films.

  • Is The Golem: How He Came into the World easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

  • Does The Golem: How He Came into the World end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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70/ 100

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Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity88

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Surprise54

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Love70

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