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The Mad Doctor

1940·Movie
1h 30min·NR

Where to watch

No stream option in US yet.

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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Scare6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5
  • Catharsis5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Mystery, crime, and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Narrative Structure8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Sound Centrality6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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DEATH LURKED IN HIS HYPNOTIC EYES!

A reporter sleuths the mystery behind an oft-married Viennese doctor whose wives met mysterious fates.
MysteryDark HumorPsychological ThrillerCrimeIntrigueGothicTwistedUnsettlingSuspenseful

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Mad Doctor worth watching?

64
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 6.6). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Mad Doctor rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Mad Doctor?

1 h 30 min

The Mad Doctor runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is The Mad Doctor in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Mad Doctor use?

Ramming Always WorksDoor JudoDem BonesHave a Gay Old TimeWriters Cannot Do MathStrapped to an Operating TableStealth PunDarker and EdgierMorally Ambiguous DoctorateKarma HoudiniObviously EvilBad People Abuse Animalsand 28 more

TV Tropes lists 40 storytelling tropes for The Mad Doctor, including Ramming Always Works, Door Judo, Dem Bones.