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The Unholy Three

1925·Movie
1h 26min·NR
80
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Strong craft, striking style, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic

  • Nostalgia7
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Physical Comedy3
  • Absurdist Humor3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Crime and history

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Centrality8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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A Mystery Thriller of a Giant, a Ventriloquist and a Dwarf

Three sideshow performers form a conspiracy known as 'The Unholy Three' – a ventriloquist, midget, and strongman working together to commit a series of robberies.
Silent FilmCrime ThrillerVaudeville NoirUnique CharactersSuspenseful HeistMorality TaleDark DramaHistorical CinemaUnderworldCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Unholy Three

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Is The Unholy Three worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 7.1 and Rotten Tomatoes 88%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Unholy Three rated?

NRViolence

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence.

How long is The Unholy Three?

1 h 26 min

The Unholy Three runs 1 h 26 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Unholy Three?

Critics88
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate The Unholy Three higher (88) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

Was The Unholy Three a box office hit?

Budget$103,000
Box office$704,000

Yes, a big one. It cost about $103,000 to make and earned $704,000 worldwide, 6.8 times its budget.

What language is The Unholy Three in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Unholy Three?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Unholy Three in 139 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Unholy Three use?

Depraved DwarfSole SurvivorThe Cast Show OffAdded Alliterative AppealCovers Always LieAnti-HeroThe NapoleonBookendsDemoted to ExtraChekhov's GunSpanner in the WorksLove Redeemsand 31 more

TV Tropes lists 43 storytelling tropes for The Unholy Three, including Depraved Dwarf, Sole Survivor, The Cast Show Off.