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The Masks of Death

1984Movie1 h 18 min

MysteryTV Movie
53
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.2Rotten Tomatoes–45%

A gripping, eerie tv movie movie about crime and mystery.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

The last adventure of Sherlock Holmes.

Sherlock Holmes has retired. But when MacDonald asks him to take on another case, he says yes. There have been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes for the deaths. At the same time Holmes gets this case, Graf Udo Von Felseck gives him another case: find a young and missing prince to prevent war between Germany and England. But Von Felseck is not as honest as he seems...

Feels like

  • Classic Whodunit
  • Victorian Gothic Atmosphere
  • Sherlock Holmes Lore
  • Political Intrigue
  • Mysterious Deaths
  • Retired Detective Comeback
  • German Production Style
  • Slow-Burn Mystery

Cast

11 of 11

Crew

Directed by
Roy Ward Baker
Written by
N.J. Crisp
Produced by
Norman Priggen
Music by
Malcolm Williamson

Everyone

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Facts

December 23, 1984 · 1 h 18 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
December 23, 1984
Runtime
1 h 18 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
TV Movie, Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Original language
English
Made in
United Kingdom
Available in
5 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The Masks of Death worth watching?"

Questions about The Masks of Death

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Masks of Death worth watching?

53
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 53 (IMDb 6.2).

Is The Masks of Death okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The Masks of Death plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly plot-driven: mystery (10 of 10) and intrigue (9 of 10) carry it more than its characters do.