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Black Velvet

1976 · 96 min

A languid, unsettling descent into decadent obsession, blending eroticism and cruelty under the Egyptian sun.

Directed by
Brunello Rondi
Genres
Drama, Romance, Horror
Tagline
THE STEAMY SIDE OF PARADISE will excite you, delight you and ignite you!
Overview
Crystal, a wealthy, scorned woman living in a massive Egyptian palace with her daughter Magda, finds commiseration in a dried-up Hollywood expat who surrounds himself with singing children.
How it feels
Dark, eerie, melancholic and campy. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About
Obsession, power, sexuality, betrayal
Content
Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Directed by
Brunello Rondi
Genres
Drama, Romance, Horror
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How it feels

Written by AI. It can be wrong.

Full breakdown
Tone
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • eeriestrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • campystrength 1 of 3
Pacing
slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • obsession
  • power
  • sexuality
  • betrayal
  • isolation
Places
  • single country house
  • countryside
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • ensemble
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex strong
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror5
Humour2
Realism6
Romance5
Tension6
Darkness7
Complexity6
Emotional weight7

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