
Where Danger Lives
Mitchum in Action!
Directed by John Farrow
Produced by RKO Radio Pictures, Westwood Productions
A classic film noir about a doctor ensnared by a femme fatale, fleeing across the desert with mounting paranoia and moral ambiguity.
A young doctor falls in love with a disturbed young woman and apparently becomes involved in the death of her husband. They head for Mexico trying to outrun the law.
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Does Where Danger Lives end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Where Danger Lives sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.
Is Where Danger Lives scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Where Danger Lives easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Where Danger Lives violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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Like Where Danger Lives
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Where Danger Lives
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Where Danger Lives, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Where Danger Lives, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Where Danger Lives, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































