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A |
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A+ |
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A- |
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A |
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A+ |
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Wonderfully stylish
by trixster (movies profile)
Sep 26, 2007
I really dug it. Putting aside all the inherent concerns with silent films, I, at once, both enjoyed watching it and appreciated its vast influence. Not just on Gothic auteurs like Burton, but also on pretty much every horror film of the past 80 years and every film with a twist ending. The style is simply fantastic. Wonderfully expressionist set design and a great use of makeup. Even the title cards added to the style, a refreshing change from other silent films I've seen. The narrative structure is incredibly influential and the brilliant twist at the end is even moreso. Also, the music, even though it was a modern addition, was quite bizarre and fit the film perfectly, even including sound effects. A true delight of a film and a must-see for anyone who loves dark, twisted, Gothic fantasy horrors, as I do. |
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