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Movie poster: Vengeance of the Spirits (1911)
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Vengeance of the Spirits

1911 · 5 min Horror Animation Comedy
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

Grotesque animated spirits punish a disbeliever who scorns his wife’s interest in the occult.

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Original Title La Revanche des Esprits
Year 1911
Country France
Genre Horror, Animation, Comedy
Director Émile Cohl
Runtime 5 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (2 votes)

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The film constructs its peculiar horror through the lens of early animation, relying on its technical simplicity to generate grotesque, almost surreal images of the otherworldly. It explores the contrast between a mundane marital dispute and a fantastical invasion, building its narrative on the idea of cosmic comeuppance.

What lingers after the viewing is a curious blend of primitive scare and dark comedy, where fear springs from absurdity rather than darkness. It feels like a playful, almost childish ghost story with a satirical edge. — MovieFinder Editorial

Director: Émile Cohl

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