The Girl's Dead, Man
The Girl's Dead, Man

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The Girl's Dead, Man

1974
Movie
90 min
French

A young couple discover an ancient book in the attic and start reading the story of the Malemort family: a sombre household set in the nineteenth century in rural France. The old man Deroze plays his violin and tries to seduce the maid. His elder daughter Maxime "qui tue les mouches et deguste en cachette des fruits juteux". Underneath her bourgeois facade her senses are not yet put to rest. There is the rest of this upstairs/downstairs family who is visited by a sea captain who learns of a hidden treasure The storyline of this adult fairy tale is less important than the cinematography and the lyric fairy tale atmosphere that surrounds this movie. A little masterpiece still to be rediscovered.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes72%
Metacritic60/100
Google Users75%
Director: Alan CroftGenres: Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young woman inherits a remote, isolated mansion from a distant relative, only to discover it holds dark secrets and a malevolent presence. As she investigates the history of the house and its former inhabitants, she finds herself increasingly drawn into a web of mystery and danger. Strange occurrences and chilling encounters plague her stay, leading her to question her sanity and her very life.

Critical Reception

Upon its release, 'The Girl's Dead, Man' received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Jane Seymour. Some found the plot convoluted, but the film was generally appreciated for its gothic horror elements and suspenseful narrative. It has since gained a cult following among fans of 1970s horror.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling atmosphere and Jane Seymour's compelling lead performance.

  • The film effectively builds suspense through its gothic setting and mysterious plot.

  • Some critics found the narrative a bit too slow or predictable in its later stages.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's classic horror feel and its ability to create a sense of dread. Viewers often highlighted the strong acting and the satisfyingly eerie conclusion. However, a segment of reviewers felt the pacing could have been tighter in certain sections.

Awards & Accolades

None notable.

Fun Fact

The remote, gothic mansion used for filming was actually a repurposed historical estate in the English countryside, known for its own local legends of hauntings.

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