The Man Who Thought Life

The Man Who Thought Life

Directed by Jens Ravn

Produced by ASA, Palladium

196993 min6.5 / 10

A cerebral, paranoia-laden science fiction horror about the metaphysical terror of identity and the uncanny power of will over reality.

The mysterious Mr. Steinmetz has acquired the ability to create things and beings by will alone. Only, after a while his creations invariably disappear. He therefore approaches a famous brain surgeon, Max Holst, who he hopes can help him with this problem. When Max refuses, Steinmetz brings his doppelgänger into being to replace him.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Man Who Thought Life scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does The Man Who Thought Life end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Thought Life easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Thought Life sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.

  • Is The Man Who Thought Life violent? 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.

57/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity57

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise71

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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