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The Marquise of Darkness

2011Movie3 h 0 min

CrimeDrama
40
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb5.4

A tense, slow-burning crime movie about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · drop-in friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

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Story

Marie Madeleine Dreux, Marquise of Brinvilliers, was executed in 1676 for poisoning. Manipulated by her lover and having kept the aftereffects of her childhood, she does not hesitate to poison her father and two brothers to recover their inheritance.

Feels like

  • Historical Crime Drama
  • 17th Century France
  • Poisoning
  • Intrigue
  • Marquise de Brinvilliers
  • Psychological
  • Social Commentary
  • Bleak
  • Tension

Cast

9 of 9

Crew

Directed by
Édouard Niermans
Written by
Rémi Waterhouse, Catherine Hermary-Vieille, Gabrielle Borile
Produced by
Sandra d'Aboville
Music by
Laurent Petitgand

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Facts

February 9, 2011 · 3 h 0 min · Disturbing Imagery

Released
February 9, 2011
Runtime
3 h 0 min
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
French
Made in
France
Available in
2 countries

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4 questions, like "Where can I stream The Marquise of Darkness?"

Questions about The Marquise of Darkness

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Where can I stream The Marquise of Darkness?

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In the United States, The Marquise of Darkness is free with ads on Hoopla and Cineverse. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is The Marquise of Darkness worth watching?

40
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 40 (IMDb 5.4).

Will I feel good after watching The Marquise of Darkness?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for bleakness and 6 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is The Marquise of Darkness in English?

French

No, it was made in French.