The Suspect

1916·Movie
1h 0min·NR
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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High energy, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and thrilling

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline7
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Nostalgic and melancholic

  • Nostalgia8
  • Melancholy7
  • Pathos5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Satire & Parody3

World

History, politics, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Ambiguity6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Character Depth7
  • Complexity7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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About

The Suspect is a 1916 lost silent film directed by S. Rankin Drew. Set in France and Russia, the plot revolves around the cruelties of Russian Grand Duke Karatoff, known to friends and enemies alike as "the butcher." Sophie, leader of a band of revolutionaries, attempts to assassinate Karatoff but accidentally wounds his son Paul instead.
Silent Era IntrigueRussian RevolutionPolitical AssassinationHistorical DramaMelodramatic TensionSocial UnrestLost Film RediscoveryEarly Cinema Aesthetics

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Is The Suspect worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.8 and Metacritic 70). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Suspect rated?

NRViolence

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

How long is The Suspect?

1 h 0 min

The Suspect runs 1 h 0 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Suspect?

Critics70
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 70 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see The Suspect much the same way.

What language is The Suspect in?

Englishxx

It was made in English, with some xx. Produced in United States.

What tropes does The Suspect use?

As You KnowExact Progress BarSmug SnakeMacGuffinForeshadowingColliding Criminal ConspiraciesPlucky Comic ReliefDope SlapPop the TiresHow We Got HereFruit CartThe Man They Couldn't Hangand 14 more

TV Tropes lists 26 storytelling tropes for The Suspect, including As You Know, Exact Progress Bar, Smug Snake.

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