The Mystery of the Yellow Room

The Mystery of the Yellow Room

Directed by Bruno Podalydès

Produced by CinéCinéma, CNC

2003118 min6.6 / 10

A classic locked-room mystery adapted from Gaston Leroux that balances cerebral puzzle-solving with light comedic touches and period charm.

Joseph Rouletabille, a reporter for a local newspaper, investigates the attempted killing of Mathilde Stangerson, who uses the yellow room of the title as her bedroom. At the time of the revolver shots her room was locked and the windows were barred, but when her father enters after having forced the door, there is no-one there except for Mathilde. So who did it and how did he get away?

Questions people ask

  • Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.

  • Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room sad? Not especially. Less sad than 67% of films.

  • Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 60% of films.

  • Does The Mystery of the Yellow Room end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Mystery of the Yellow Room violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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