The Prowler

The Prowler

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Directed by Joseph Losey

Produced by Horizon Pictures

195193 min6.8 / 10

A noir thriller about a corrupt cop who exploits his position to seduce a vulnerable woman, spiraling into murder and moral corruption.

Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Prowler scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.

  • Does The Prowler end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.

  • Is The Prowler violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.

  • Is The Prowler easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.

  • Is The Prowler sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% 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.

59/ 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

Surprise61

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love60

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Prowler

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Prowler

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Prowler, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Prowler, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Prowler, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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