
Widows' Peak
Directed by John Irvin
Produced by British Screen Productions, Jo Manuel Productions
A playful period mystery-comedy about scandal and social intrigue in a tight-knit Irish widow community, balanced between romantic entanglement and darker undercurrents of suspicion.
Scandal and mystery reign following the arrival of Edwina in a small Irish town populated entirely by widows. Edwina quickly falls out with the locals while also falling in with the son of the community's leader
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Is Widows' Peak easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 67% of films.
Is Widows' Peak violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.
Is Widows' Peak scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Widows' Peak sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Does Widows' Peak end with hope? 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 Widows' Peak
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Widows' Peak
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Widows' Peak, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Widows' Peak, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Widows' Peak, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































