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House of the Dead

1932·Movie
1h 31min
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Emotionally cool.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Violence5
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

  • Melancholy9
  • Pathos8
  • Catharsis7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

History, the mind, and society

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

Soviet film based on Dostoevsky's autobiographical novel of his prison experiences in Tsarist days.
Soviet Era FilmDostoevsky AdaptationPrison LifeTsarist RussiaPsychological DramaAutobiographicalBleak NarrativeSocial CommentaryRussian Literature

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Is House of the Dead worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56/100 (IMDb 6.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is House of the Dead rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is House of the Dead?

1 h 31 min

House of the Dead runs 1 h 31 min.

What language is House of the Dead in?

Russian

It was made in Russian. Produced in Russia.

What tropes does House of the Dead use?

Ninja Pirate Zombie RobotHilarious OuttakesDepartment of Redundancy DepartmentExploding BarrelsImpaled PalmGuns AkimboJump ScareWearing a Flag on Your HeadThe Man They Couldn't HangOne-Hit PolykillAs Long as It Sounds ForeignOur Zombies Are Differentand 67 more

TV Tropes lists 79 storytelling tropes for House of the Dead, including Ninja Pirate Zombie Robot, Hilarious Outtakes, Department of Redundancy Department.