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The Deadly Trap

1971 · 96 min

A slow, uneasy descent into a mother's fraying mind, where domestic life curdles into suspicion and quiet dread.

Directed by
René Clément
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Starring
Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins
Tagline
Murder and Madness is THE DEADLY TRAP.
Overview
Jill's husband has been distant since they moved to Paris. He's pressured at work to engage in illegal activities but he refuses. Soon after, when their children disappear while in Jill's care, her mental health comes into question.

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  • Amazon Prime Video
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Directed by
René Clément
Genres
Mystery, Drama
Starring
Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins
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Tone
  • tensestrength 3 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • isolation
  • family
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • madness
Places
  • big city
  • home
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror3
Humour1
Realism7
Romance2
Tension7
Darkness6
Complexity6
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
mystery, drama
Directed by
René Clément
Starring
Faye Dunaway, Frank Langella, Barbara Parkins, Karen Blanguernon, Raymond Gérôme, Maurice Ronet, Michele Lourie, Patrick Vincent
Music
Gilbert Bécaud
Cinematography
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Runtime
96 min
Country
France, Italy
Languages
English

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