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The Stendhal Syndrome

1996·Movie
1h 59min·NR
54
MediocreGoodWatch score

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The Stendhal Syndrome fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and scary

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Fast Pace7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos5
  • Melancholy4
  • Catharsis4

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

The mind, everyday modern life, and crime

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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About

Murder is an art — and she’s the canvas!

A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.
Italian ThrillerPsychological HorrorSerial KillerMental BreakdownStendhal SyndromePolice InvestigationGiallo FilmVisually Disturbing

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The Stendhal Syndrome

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Where can I stream The Stendhal Syndrome legally?

The Stendhal Syndrome is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Philo, MUBI, and Night Flight+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Stendhal Syndrome worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 70%, and Metacritic 42). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Stendhal Syndrome rated?

NRViolenceNuditySexual contentDisturbing imagery

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, nudity, sexual content, and disturbing imagery.

How long is The Stendhal Syndrome?

1 h 59 min

The Stendhal Syndrome runs 1 h 59 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Stendhal Syndrome?

Critics56
Audiences52

Yes. Critics average 56 and audiences 52 out of 100, so both groups see The Stendhal Syndrome much the same way.

What language is The Stendhal Syndrome in?

Italian

It was made in Italian. Produced in Italy.

In how many countries can I watch The Stendhal Syndrome?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Stendhal Syndrome in 10 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.