The Red Spectre

The Red Spectre

Directed by Segundo de Chomón

Produced by Pathé Frères

19078 min6.1 / 10

An early trick film staging a supernatural morality play between demonic and divine forces, relying on visual spectacle and practical effects rather than narrative depth.

A demonic magician attempts to perform his act in a strange grotto, but is confronted by a Good Spirit who opposes him.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Red Spectre sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.

  • Is The Red Spectre violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Red Spectre scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Red Spectre end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Red Spectre 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.

60/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity96

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise70

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love25

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like The Red Spectre

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Red Spectre

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Red Spectre, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Red Spectre, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Red Spectre, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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