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Murders in the Rue Morgue

1971·Movie
1h 27min·PG-13
30
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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Scary and tense

  • Scare8
  • Tension7
  • Violence7

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy5
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Absurdist Humor2

World

Crime, mystery, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Ambiguity5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue7
  • Direction6
  • Acting6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Visual Stylization6

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LOVE and MURDER are the two consuming passions of the Rue Morgue!

In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
Gothic HorrorMystery ThrillerGruesome MurdersParisian TheaterPsychological SuspenseVisually StylizedPeriod PieceDark AtmosphereIntriguing Plot

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Where can I stream Murders in the Rue Morgue legally?

Murders in the Rue Morgue 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 Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Murders in the Rue Morgue worth watching?

30
BadGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 31/100 (IMDb 5.2 and Rotten Tomatoes 20%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Murders in the Rue Morgue rated?

PG-13ViolenceDisturbing imagery

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is Murders in the Rue Morgue?

1 h 27 min

Murders in the Rue Morgue runs 1 h 27 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Murders in the Rue Morgue?

Critics20
Audiences37

Not quite. Audiences rate Murders in the Rue Morgue higher (37) than critics (20). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is Murders in the Rue Morgue in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom, United States.

In how many countries can I watch Murders in the Rue Morgue?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Murders in the Rue Morgue in 31 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Murders in the Rue Morgue use?

Axe Before EnteringOutside RideTrap DoorBig Ol' UnibrowMorally Ambiguous DoctorateScreaming WomanBig BadThe Power of BloodAdaptation Species ChangeAdaptational Name ChangeToo Dumb to LiveShadow Discretion Shotand 16 more

TV Tropes lists 28 storytelling tropes for Murders in the Rue Morgue, including Axe Before Entering, Outside Ride, Trap Door.