Movie

Diary of a Madman

1963 · 96 min

A slow, brooding gothic chiller where an invisible presence gnaws at a dignified man's sanity, leaving a lingering sense of unease.

Tagline: The most terrifying motion picture ever!
Overview: Simon Cordier, a French magistrate and amateur sculptor comes into contact with a malevolent entity. The invisible - yet corporeal - being, called a "horla" is capable of limited psychokinesis and complete mind control.
How it feels: Dark, eerie, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Madness, obsession, guilt, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, gore and sexual content. No swearing.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: madness
obsession
guilt
betrayal
death
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language none
Violence mild
Sex mild