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The Amazing Mr. X

1948·Movie
1h 18min
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–46%

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension7
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia5
  • Wonder5
  • Romance4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

Mystery and the mind

  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6
  • Dialogue Centrality5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

In his eyes, the threat of terror! In his hands, the power to destroy!

On the beach one night, Christine Faber, two years a widow, thinks she hears her late husband Paul calling out of the surf...then meets a tall dark man, Alexis, who seems to know all about such things. After more ghostly manifestations, Christine and younger sister Janet become enmeshed in the eerie artifices of Alexis; but he in turn finds himself manipulated into deeper deviltry than he had in mind...
Atmospheric Film NoirSupernatural MysteryDeceptive SpiritualismEerie Seaside SettingPsychological ManipulationStylish CinematographyClassic HollywoodFalse PremonitionsGothic Horror Elements

Crew

Directed by:
Bernard Vorhaus, Ridgeway Callow
Written by:
Crane Wilbur, Ian McLellan Hunter, Muriel Roy Bolton
Produced by:
Benjamin Stoloff, James T. Vaughn
Composed by:
Frank McWhorter, Alexander Laszlo, Leon Becker

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Amazing Mr. X legally?

fuboTVMGM+PhiloThe RokuKanopyHooplaPluto TVPlex

The Amazing Mr. X is included with a subscription to fuboTV, Philo, MGM+, and Cultpix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Amazing Mr. X worth watching?

57
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57/100 (IMDb 6.4). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The Amazing Mr. X?

1 h 18 min

The Amazing Mr. X runs 1 h 18 min.

What language is The Amazing Mr. X in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Amazing Mr. X?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Amazing Mr. X in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Amazing Mr. X use?

Phony PsychicThe MoleDeadly EuphemismSpooky SéanceGaslightingFalsely Reformed VillainRedemption Equals DeathFaking the DeadAlmost Dead Guy"Scooby-Doo" HoaxAntagonist TitleMan of Wealth and Tasteand 3 more

TV Tropes lists 15 storytelling tropes for The Amazing Mr. X, including Phony Psychic, The Mole, Deadly Euphemism.