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The Indian Idol

1915 · 28 min Drama Mystery
6.0 / 10 · TMDB

When a dying patient gives him a statue of an Indian god, the doctor John Schmidt thinks nothing of it. He barely gets home before mysterious things start happening. A knight’s armour comes to life, a servant gets ambushed, and Schmidt’s wife disappears without a trace! The secret Indian society is behind it and will do everything to get hold of the statue. (Stumfilm.dk)

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Original Title Det indiske gudebillede
Year 1915
Genre Drama, Mystery
Runtime 28 min.
Rating TMDB: 6.0/10 (1 votes)

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The film constructs its dread through a stark contrast between the rational world of a European doctor and the ancient, mystical force he unwittingly unleashes. It relies on a meticulously crafted visual language where every prop and shadow within the domestic space becomes a source of potential terror.

What lingers after the final frame is the potent simplicity of early suspense, told through expressive faces and carefully staged silences. It’s a foundational piece where the fear of the unknown is made tangible. — MovieFinder Editorial

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