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The Poisoned Light

1921 · 62 min

A brisk silent crime adventure with shadowy villains and a touch of melodrama, keeping you engaged with its twists and vintage charm.

Overview: Professor Grant signs a contract with Dr. Selin for the sale of his invention of cold light with the plans for his invention being kept in Grant's apartment. The negotiations are secretly heard by the illusionist Durk, who wants to seize the invention. A few days later Selín is found dead, killed by a light bulb filled with poisonous gas. Durk performs at the birthday party of Grant's daughter Anna and seizes the plans for the invention.
How it feels: Tense, dark, campy and earnest. Brisk and needs your attention.
About: Crime, deception, obsession, betrayal
Content: Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
deception
obsession
betrayal
justice
Places: big city
single country house
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex none