The Monster

The Monster

Directed by Georges Méliès

Produced by Star Film

19033 min6.1 / 10

A melancholic supernatural tale of grief and longing, where an Egyptian prince seeks mystical aid to recover his lost love through ancient magic and otherworldly encounters.

An Egyptian prince has lost his beloved wife and he has sought a dervish who dwells at the base of the sphinx.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Monster sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Does The Monster end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Monster violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.

  • Is The Monster scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Is The Monster easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% 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.

54/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity93

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise54

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

The highest scores in the catalogue →

Ensemble

Like The Monster

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Monster

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Monster, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Monster, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Monster, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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