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Mystery of the Ghastly Face

1935 · 88 min

A slow, shadowy old-dark-house mystery that unsettles through atmosphere and expressionist imagery rather than shocks.

Overview: Dr. Forti carries out strange experiments, assisted by his son Pablo. They embark on an expedition to the jungle. Eight years later Forti returns without his son but strange things start to happen in the old house where they live.
How it feels: Eerie, dark, tense and melancholic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, isolation, madness, family
Content: Mild violence, gore and language. No sexual content.
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Tone: eeriestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
melancholicstrength 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: obsession
isolation
madness
family
mystery
Places: single country house
wilderness
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none