The Thirteenth Tale

The Thirteenth Tale

Directed by James Kent

Produced by Dayday Films, Heyday Films

201390 min6.6 / 10

A gothic literary mystery that interweaves two women's buried family secrets, unfolding slowly in an isolated mansion with melancholic introspection.

Biographer Margaret Lea travels to the isolated rural mansion of the famous writer Vida Winter, who asks her to write her biography. Although initially she is reluctant, as Vida is known for constantly distorting the facts of her life, Margaret soon becomes fascinated with the story of a dark childhood, a disturbing tale that leads her to finally confront the traumas of her own past.

Questions people ask

  • Is The Thirteenth Tale sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of films.

  • Is The Thirteenth Tale violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is The Thirteenth Tale scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does The Thirteenth Tale end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is The Thirteenth Tale 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.

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Cinnamon Score

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

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Rarity66

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise18

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love50

How much audiences actually like it

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Like The Thirteenth Tale

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as The Thirteenth Tale

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like The Thirteenth Tale, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like The Thirteenth Tale, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like The Thirteenth Tale, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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