The Mysterious Magician

The Mysterious Magician

Directed by Alfred Vohrer

Produced by Rialto Film

196485 min6.7 / 10

A mid-century crime thriller built on cat-and-mouse tension between a cunning criminal and determined inspector, leavened with comedic elements that keep the tone from becoming too grim.

The sister of a famous, but as yet uncaught, criminal named "The Hexer" is murdered. Inspector Higgins of Scotland Yard believes that "The Hexer" will surface to take his revenge on his sister's killers, and plans to set a trap to finally capture him. However, soon bodies start piling up, and it looks as if "The Hexer" may get away yet again.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Mysterious Magician sad? Not especially. Less sad than 73% of films.

  • Is The Mysterious Magician scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does The Mysterious Magician end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is The Mysterious Magician violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

  • Is The Mysterious Magician easy watching? 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.

69/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Distinctly its own thing.

Rarity65

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise89

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Mysterious Magician

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Mysterious Magician

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Mysterious Magician, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Mysterious Magician, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Mysterious Magician, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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