Movie

Madhouse

1974 · 92 min

A creaky, theatrical horror mystery that blends backstage satire with gruesome set pieces, carried by its aging star's melancholy charisma.

Tagline: If stark terror were ecstasy...living here would be sheer bliss!
Overview: A horror movie star returns to his famous role after spending years in a mental institution, but the character seems to be committing murders independent of his will.
How it feels: Campy, eerie, dark and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, identity, madness, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: campystrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 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
identity
madness
betrayal
revenge
Places: big city
single country house
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild