Eerie Tales
Eerie Tales

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Eerie Tales

1919
Movie
101 min
German

A demon, a reaper, and the ghost of a prostitute read gothic short stories and act them out.

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Director: J.P. McGowanGenres: Horror, Mystery, Short

Plot Summary

A young woman is terrorized by a mysterious phantom in her secluded mansion. The phantom appears in various forms, playing cruel tricks and instilling fear. As the spectral encounters escalate, she must uncover the truth behind the haunting before she succumbs to madness.

Critical Reception

As a silent short film from 1919, 'Eerie Tales' is primarily of historical interest for its early exploration of horror themes. Contemporary reviews are scarce, but its genre and era suggest it was likely seen as a primitive but perhaps effective piece of suspenseful entertainment for its time.

What Reviewers Say

  • A very early, short film focusing on supernatural scares.

  • Relies on atmosphere and suggestion typical of its silent film era.

  • Primitive special effects and narrative structure compared to modern standards.

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Fun Fact

This film is considered an early example of the supernatural horror genre in American cinema, predating many more famous horror films by decades.

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