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The Death Ray of Dr. Mabuse

1964 · 92 min

A pulpy, slightly creaky Eurospy caper that coasts on sinister schemes and island intrigue rather than genuine suspense.

Directed by
Hugo Fregonese
Genres
Thriller, Science fiction, Mystery
Overview
The evil Dr. Mabuse develops a death ray with which he threatens the world.

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Directed by
Hugo Fregonese
Genres
Thriller, Science fiction, Mystery
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • power
  • technology
  • crime
  • conspiracy
  • survival
Places
  • sea
  • single country house
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • serialised
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action5
Horror2
Humour3
Realism4
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness5
Complexity4
Emotional weight3

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