A Study in Terror
Watch TrailerWhen Watson reads from the newspaper there have been two similar murders near Whitechapel in a few days, Sherlock Holmes' sharp deductive is immediately stimulated to start its merciless method of elimination after observation of every apparently meaningless detail. He guesses right the victims must be street whores, and doesn't need long to work his way trough a pawn shop, an aristocratic family's stately home, a hospital and of course the potential suspects and (even unknowing) witnesses who are the cast of the gradually unraveled story of the murderer and his motive.
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📋 Film Details
| Year | 1965 |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Genre | Crime, Drama, Horror, Mystery |
| Director | James Hill |
| Runtime | 95 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.2/10 (73 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The film operates honestly within the horror genre: doesn't rush to frighten, lets the space breathe with anxiety. It's about the feeling of wrongness — slow, but relentless.
The film doesn't rush. That's its greatest strength and greatest risk: if you're not ready for slow horror — it will exhaust you. If you are — it won't let go.
For viewers who need sustained tension, not just a collection of scary moments.
Director: James Hill
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: Late at night, alone or with someone who won't be ashamed to admit they're scared. Lights off.
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