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A , horror movie: , but gripping, .
Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking
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On the lam, criminal Alonzo hides in the circus as The Armless Wonder—a performer who uses his feet to hurl knives. Alonzo keeps the arms he really has concealed to hide his identity. Meanwhile, ringmaster's daughter Nanon has a phobia of being touched by men, but is romantically pursued by not only Alonzo but the strongman Malabar. Alonzo's desperation to remain with Nanon will only end in tragedy.
Silent Era HorrorPsychological ThrillerCircus SettingMacabre RomanceDesperation and ObsessionUnsettling AtmosphereStrong PerformancesNoir Elements
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Is The Unknown worth watching?
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ExcellentGoodWatch scoreYes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 88 (IMDb 7.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (77).
Is The Unknown good for date night?
Date NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightSolo Watch
Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.
Will The Unknown scare me?
Not scaryTerrifying
At times: scares are rated 7 of 10, and some images are gruesome (grotesque 7 of 10).
What tropes does The Unknown use?
Knife-Throwing ActThe StrongmanDead Man WritingEating the Eye CandyVillainous BreakdownSlasher SmileBlackmailEvil CrippleFreak OutShoot the BuilderDeath Equals RedemptionLovely Assistantand 21 more
TV Tropes lists 33 tropes for it, including Knife-Throwing Act, The Strongman, and Dead Man Writing.