Movie

The Masque of the Red Death

1989 · 94 min

A cheap, lurid slasher that coasts on gothic party atmosphere and campy kills rather than genuine dread.

Overview: Lovely photographer Rebecca winds up in a Bavarian castle at a "Masque of the Red Death" party hosted by the wealthy Ludwig. Mayhem ensues as assorted Poe story devices start doing away with the guests.
How it feels: Dark, campy, eerie and tense. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Death, obsession, madness, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
campystrength 2 of 3
eeriestrength 1 of 3
tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: death
obsession
madness
betrayal
survival
Places: single country house
countryside
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild