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The Terror

1938Movie1 h 13 min

Mystery
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.5

Summary

For ten years, The Terror has laughed at both police and public. And for ten years, two of his erstwhile associates, Joe Conner and 'Soapy' Marks, have plotted revenge on the mastermind whose double-crossing sent them to Dartmoor prison without their share of the bullion stolen in a daring raid.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

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Cast

15 of 15

Crew

Directed by
Richard Bird
Written by
Edgar Wallace, William Freshman
Produced by
Walter C. Mycroft

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Facts

May 2, 1938 · 1 h 13 min · Violence

Released
May 2, 1938
Runtime
1 h 13 min
Content
Violence
Genres
Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
2 countries

Tropes

Corpsing, Dead All Along, We Named the Monkey "Jack" +9

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Terror worth watching?"

Questions about The Terror

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Terror worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60 (IMDb 5.5).

Can I half-watch The Terror?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is The Terror plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: intrigue (8 of 10) and mystery (7 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.