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Movie poster: Fear of Shadows (1911)
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Fear of Shadows

1911 · 4 min Comedy Thriller

In a playful, reflexive take on the familiar “last-minute rescue” formula, a woman and her housekeeper left alone at home miss-read shadows projected from the street outside and fear a violent assault. Male police officers dispatched to rescue them correctly diagnose the situation, with hilarious results, including a late gender reveal. Notable for its early use of triptych.

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Original Title La peur des ombres
Year 1911
Country France
Genre Comedy, Thriller
Director Romeo Bosetti
Runtime 4 min.

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Fear of Shadows is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1911. 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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