Film1955117 min

Diabolique

Name: Diabolique
Genre: Drama, Horror, Thriller
Released: 1955
Duration: 117 min
Cast: Véra Clouzot, Simone Signoret, Jean Brochard, Pierre Larquey, Michel Serrault

Taste attributes: dramahorrorthrillercrimefresh & originalunsavouryheavyimaginaryintricatelineargrittyenclosedcomplex relationshipfighting evilhuman spirit/resilience/survivalrescue/escape/jeopardytroubled leads

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Boxlist takeA serious horror film that is dark, heightened and rough-edged. Best if you like depth over escapism.

Pace: balanced · Originality: fresh · Tone: dark · Weight: very heavy · Realism: imaginary world · Story: intricate · Structure: balanced · Look: gritty · Scale: confined · Emotional punch: balancedHow we score

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Synopsis

The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.

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