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Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang

1977·Movie
2h 30min
81
GreatGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Nostalgia6
  • Melancholy5
  • Wonder5

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy4

World

History, mystery, and fantasy

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

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About

Death stalks the fogbound streets of Victorian London: young women are going missing, horribly mutilated bodies are found floating in the Thames and criminal gangs terrorize the innocent. At the heart of this tangled web sits the mysterious Li H'sen Chang, sorcerer and hypnotist, and his grotesque sidekick Mister Sin. The Doctor dons deerstalker hat and cape to seek out the sinister force lurking in the shadows of the metropolis, for the Talons of Weng-Chiang are reaching out to shred the human race.
Victorian MysteryGothic HorrorClassic Doctor WhoGrotesque VillainsSupernatural IntrigueFogbound LondonPastiche of StylesTheatrical Villainy

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Is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang?

2 h 30 min

Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang runs 2 h 30 min.

What language is Doctor Who: The Talons of Weng-Chiang in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.