The Infernal Cake-Walk

The Infernal Cake-Walk

Directed by Georges Méliès

Produced by Star Film

19036 min5.6 / 10

A whimsical early trick film that delights in the surreal spectacle of dancers performing the cake-walk in an infernal setting, driven by visual novelty and playful absurdity.

Pluto, having seen the earth, comes back home amazed at the success of that well-known dance, the "cake-walk." He has brought back with him two noted well-known dancers, who start their favorite dance amidst the flames.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Infernal Cake-Walk sad? No. Less sad than 97% of films.

  • Is The Infernal Cake-Walk scary? Barely. Less frightening than 76% of films.

  • Is The Infernal Cake-Walk violent? Barely. Less violent than 76% of films.

  • Is The Infernal Cake-Walk easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Infernal Cake-Walk end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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.

42/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity95

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise41

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love10

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Infernal Cake-Walk

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Infernal Cake-Walk

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Infernal Cake-Walk, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Infernal Cake-Walk, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Infernal Cake-Walk, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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