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The Hound of the Baskervilles

1983·Movie
1h 40min·PG-13
60
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High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Scare7
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Melancholy6
  • Nostalgia5
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor4
  • Satire & Parody3

World

Mystery, history, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout storytelling

  • Intrigue9
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster...

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
Sherlock Holmes MysteryGothic HorrorFamily CurseDemonic HoundSupernatural ElementsIntriguing PlotPeriod PiecePsychological Tension

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Where can I stream The Hound of the Baskervilles legally?

The Hound of the Baskervilles is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MGM+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on JustWatch TV, Hoopla, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Hound of the Baskervilles worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Hound of the Baskervilles rated?

PG-13Disturbing imagery

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

How long is The Hound of the Baskervilles?

1 h 40 min

The Hound of the Baskervilles runs 1 h 40 min.

Is The Hound of the Baskervilles based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is The Hound of the Baskervilles in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The Hound of the Baskervilles?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Hound of the Baskervilles in 15 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Hound of the Baskervilles use?

The Coroner Doth Protest Too MuchEven Evil Can Be LovedLegacy of ServiceYou Wouldn't Believe Me If I Told YouSpared by the AdaptationInheritance MurderKarmic DeathExact WordsBig Fancy HouseFright DeathtrapGot VolunteeredSins of the Fatherand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for The Hound of the Baskervilles, including The Coroner Doth Protest Too Much, Even Evil Can Be Loved, Legacy of Service.