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The Flesh and the Fiends

1960·Movie
1h 34min·NR
67
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Tense and violent

  • Tension8
  • Violence7
  • Scare5

Heart

Melancholic

  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos6
  • Catharsis4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody1

World

History, crime, and a real life story

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Coffins Looted! Cadavers Dissected!

Edinburgh surgeon Dr. Robert Knox requires cadavers for his research into the functioning of the human body; local ne'er-do-wells Burke and Hare find ways to provide him with fresh specimens...
Gothic HorrorHistorical CrimeMedical EthicsGrim & MacabreVictorian EraBritish Cult ClassicBody SnatchingMoral DilemmaAtmospheric Dread

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The Flesh and the Fiends legally?

The Flesh and the Fiends is included with a subscription to FlixFling and Artiflix in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Plex, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and FlixFling. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Flesh and the Fiends worth watching?

67
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Flesh and the Fiends rated?

NRViolenceDisturbing imagery

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

How long is The Flesh and the Fiends?

1 h 34 min

The Flesh and the Fiends runs 1 h 34 min.

Is The Flesh and the Fiends based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is The Flesh and the Fiends in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Flesh and the Fiends?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Flesh and the Fiends in 137 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Flesh and the Fiends use?

Karma Houdini WarrantyGrievous Bottley HarmClothing CombatKarma HoudiniGrave RobbingOh, Crap!My God, What Have I Done?Eye ScreamVillains Want MercyOf Corpse He's AlivePublic ExecutionDramatizationand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Flesh and the Fiends, including Karma Houdini Warranty, Grievous Bottley Harm, Clothing Combat.