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Inferno

1953·Movie
1h 23min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline6
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Cathartic

  • Catharsis7
  • Pathos6
  • Melancholy6

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Dark Humor3
  • Physical Comedy2

World

The mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

The most breath-taking man hunt that ever criss-crossed out of the screen!

When selfish and arrogant millionaire Donald Carson fractures his leg during a desert vacation, his wife, Geraldine, leaves with their friend Joseph Duncan to supposedly get help. However, the two of them are really lovers who are leaving Carson to die in the heat. Slowly, Carson realizes he is on his own and vows revenge on the traitorous couple. Having had a privileged life, Carson must now use his wits to stay alive.
Noir ThrillerRevenge StoryDesert SettingPsychological DramaSurvivalIsolationBetrayalClassic HollywoodMoral Decay

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is Inferno worth watching?

81
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Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81/100 (IMDb 7 and Rotten Tomatoes 100%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Inferno rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is Inferno?

1 h 23 min

Inferno runs 1 h 23 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Inferno?

Critics100
Audiences63

Not quite. Critics rate Inferno higher (100) than audiences (63). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Inferno in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.