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Shadows of Suspense

2006 · 37 min

A brisk, affectionate talk-through of a classic noir, full of insider enthusiasm and sharp observations that rewards a film lover's attention.

Overview
A documentary featuring film historians, directors and authors discussing the making of Billy Wilder's "Double Indemnity."

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How it feels

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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • warmstrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 1 of 3
  • satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing
brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • art
  • crime
  • obsession
  • betrayal
  • morality
Places
None
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • documentary
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence none
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action1
Horror1
Humour3
Realism9
Romance1
Tension2
Darkness4
Complexity5
Emotional weight4

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Genres
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Directed by
Jonathan Gaines
Starring
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Runtime
37 min
Languages
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