Movie

Trilby

1923 · 80 min

A slow, shadowy silent melodrama of hypnotic control and doomed romance, more mournful than thrilling.

Overview: The hypnotist Svengali makes an artist's model sing, but cannot force her love.
How it feels: Melancholic, dark, romantic and eerie. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, love, power, identity
Content: Mild violence and sexual content. No gore or swearing.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
love
power
identity
death
Places: big city
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild