Phantom of the Rue Morgue

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Jun 18, 2021 I like it but I get that it's far from perfect. Karl Malden as the insane zoologist is weird but intense. The Zachinni Brothers acrobatic stunts are cool. The murder of an Artist model in a Skylit garret Is pretty intense, a bit funny but unsettling. Maybe a 3D showing will garner more fans. 1954. See more dave s @RT68722908 Mar 31, 2021 Back when Phantom of the Rue Morgue was released in 1954, it was probably quite the thrill to sit in the theatre with the 3D glasses on and marvel at the new technology as the balloons floated by and the trapeze artists seemingly swung into the audience. Sadly, time hasn't been kind to the movie and, despite the nice mood lighting, cool sets, and effective music score, the whole thing is a bit of a slog. There's nothing inherently horrible about it (other than Karl Malden's weird rant towards the end), but it fails to generate any real suspense or present any characters that are worth investing any emotions in. See more ashley h @ashleyhobgood87 Jun 4, 2017 Phantom of the Rue Morgue is a decent film. It is about several women who are murdered and the police are baffled who the suspect is. Karl Malden and Claude Dauphin give good performances. The screenplay is a little slow in places. Roy Del Ruth did an alright job directing this movie. I liked this motion picture because of the mystery. See more Oct 30, 2016 Rather plain period horror film about zoologist Karl Malden using his pet gorilla go carry out his murders in 1870s Paris. It's a pretty corny film, but it's never really that boring and Malden's hammy performance is kind of fun. See more Jun 15, 2014 Although House of Wax is considered the key 3D film of the 1950's this film Phantom of the Rue Morgue was also incredibly successful in its use of 3D. The story is of an unknown serial killer in France with many on his tail but he always seems one step ahead. This is a story with holes but it's entertaining & there is so innovative camera work & it would great to see the film in its original analog 3D. See more Feb 27, 2012 Not my cup of tea. I've never read the book by Edgar Allan Poe, so it might be better. See more Read all reviews

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