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The Devil in Old Town

1966 · 90 min

A grim, slow-burning tale of intimidation and resistance in a dusty town, where fear and violence simmer under a corrupt strongman's rule.

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Action
Overview
The town of Vila Velha is put under a reign of terror by a powerful colonel nicknamed "The Devil", who influences local politicians and hires gunslingers to shoot down those who stand up to him.

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Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • cynicalstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • corruption
  • violence
  • justice
  • crime
Places
  • small town
  • countryside
Era
period
Audience
adult
Form
None
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action6
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity4
Emotional weight5

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