Strange Illusion

1945·Movie
1h 27min
58
DecentGoodWatch score

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Strange Illusion fingerprint

Strong craft, striking style, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Fast Pace4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor3
  • Absurdist Humor1

World

The mind, history, and mystery

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Music Composition7
  • Visual Stylization7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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You want fast pacing

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About

An adolescent believes that his widowed mother's suitor may have murdered his father.
Psychological ThrillerNoir ClassicDreamlike SuspenseAdolescent PerspectiveFamily SecretsObsession & ParanoiaMystery DramaHaunting AtmosphereClassic Cinema

Crew

Directed by:
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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Strange Illusion

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Where can I stream Strange Illusion legally?

Strange Illusion is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, FlixFling, IndieFlix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Plex, and Filmzie. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Strange Illusion worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58/100 (IMDb 6.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 86%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Strange Illusion rated?

Disturbing imagery

Content advisories: disturbing imagery.

How long is Strange Illusion?

1 h 27 min

Strange Illusion runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Strange Illusion?

Critics86
Audiences50

Not quite. Critics rate Strange Illusion higher (86) than audiences (50). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is Strange Illusion in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Strange Illusion?

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

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