The Psychopath

The Psychopath

Mother, may I go out to kill?

Directed by Freddie Francis

Produced by Amicus Productions

196683 min6.4 / 10

A dark, methodical murder mystery built on paranoia and grotesque ritual, where a killer leaves symbolic dolls at crime scenes.

Four men involved in the investigation of a German millionaire at the end of World War II are found murdered with tiny dolls beside their corpses.

Questions people ask

  • Does The Psychopath end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 96% of films.

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

  • Is The Psychopath easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.

  • Is The Psychopath violent? Yes. More violent than 83% of films.

  • Is The Psychopath sad? 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.

52/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity38

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise83

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Psychopath

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Psychopath

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Psychopath, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Psychopath, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Psychopath, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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