Behind the scenes

Experiment in Evil

1960Movie1 h 35 min

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Dr. Cordelier, living in a suburb of Paris, withdraws from society to pursue research into the functioning of the human brain.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Directed by
Jean Renoir
Produced by
Jean Renoir
Music by
Joseph Kosma

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Facts

July 4, 1960 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Disturbing Imagery

Released
July 4, 1960
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
26 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Experiment in Evil?"

Questions about Experiment in Evil

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Experiment in Evil?

It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Experiment in Evil worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 6.5 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). Critics rate it higher (100 out of 100) than audiences (57).

Will Experiment in Evil scare me?

Not scaryTerrifying

It's more unsettling than scary: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for uncanny and 8 for tension, but 5 for scares.

Will I feel good after watching Experiment in Evil?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 7 for melancholy, against 1 for hopefulness.

Is Experiment in Evil in English?

French

No, it was made in French.