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L'esprit du mal

1954 · 92 min Drama
5.0 / 10 · TMDB

The story of a Machiavellian plan hatched by a money-grubbing stepmother to push aside the young lover of her stepdaughter whom she wants to marry a wealthy idiot. The woman devises the most abominable machinations to achieve her ends, going as far as to try and murder her own husband. This melodrama in which evil attempts to prevail over love was adapted from the play THE SPIRIT OF EVIL by Quebec’s prolific playwright of the 40s and 50s Henri Deyglun.

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Year 1954
Country Canada
Genre Drama
Director Jean-Yves Bigras
Runtime 92 min.
Rating TMDB: 5.0/10 (1 votes)

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L'esprit du mal is an acquired taste at 5.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1954. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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