
The Monster
Directed by Roland West
Produced by Metro-Goldwyn Pictures Corporation
A playful silent-era mystery-comedy that blends horror atmosphere with slapstick humor, centered on an amateur detective's bumbling investigation near an abandoned asylum.
A general store clerk and aspiring detective investigates a mysterious disappearance that took place quite close to an empty insane asylum.
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Questions people ask
Is The Monster sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Monster scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is The Monster violent? Not especially. Less violent than 62% of films.
Does The Monster end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Monster easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
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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.

















































