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Man in the Attic

1953·Movie
1h 22min
48
MediocreGoodWatch score

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia6
  • Pathos5

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor3

World

Mystery, history, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue9
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Visual Stylization7
  • Editing6

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The Life...The Loves...The Crimes of Jack the Ripper!

London, 1888: on the night of the third Jack the Ripper killing, soft-spoken Mr. Slade, a research pathologist, takes lodgings with the Harleys, including a gloomy attic room for "experiments." Mrs. Harley finds Slade odd and increasingly suspects the worst; her niece Lily (star of a decidedly Parisian stage revue) finds him interesting and increasingly attractive. Is Lily in danger, or are her mother's suspicions merely a red herring?
Jack the RipperPsychological ThrillerMystery & SuspenseHistorical SettingGothic HorrorTension & IntrigueBleak AtmosphereUnsettling Undertones

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Man in the Attic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Man in the Attic legally?

Man in the Attic is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Philo, and MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Hoopla, Plex, and Public Domain Movies. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Man in the Attic worth watching?

48
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 48/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Man in the Attic rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Man in the Attic?

1 h 22 min

Man in the Attic runs 1 h 22 min.

Is Man in the Attic based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Man in the Attic in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Man in the Attic?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Man in the Attic in 138 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Man in the Attic use?

Artistic License – HistoryEiffel Tower EffectDead Hat ShotDestroy the EvidenceBat ScareFreudian ExcuseAll Girls Want Bad BoysSuicide by SeaBad People Abuse AnimalsNosy NeighbourScrubbing Off the TraumaEvil-Detecting Dogand 8 more

TV Tropes lists 20 storytelling tropes for Man in the Attic, including Artistic License – History, Eiffel Tower Effect, Dead Hat Shot.