The Terror of Batignolles

1931 [FRENCH]

Action / Comedy / Crime

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IMDb Rating 6.4/10 10 140 140
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138.7 MB
956*720
French 2.0
NR
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23.976 fps
12 hr 15 min
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257.7 MB
1424*1072
French 2.0
NR
us  
23.976 fps
12 hr 15 min
Seeds 2

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Reviewed by searchanddestroy-1

The problem is the humor

I expected something different, after reading the scheme, the plot. I expected something darker, more gloomy. But I am not deceived though, because the directing is solid and the story inventive for this early thirties period. And the best reason to watch it is the director himself: Henri Georges Clouzot. From another film maker, it would have remained an interesting little gem. This kind of plot is still modern; even now, in 2025, we still see such kind of stories, but made in a total different way.
Reviewed by ASuiGeneris 7 / 10

Humorous Little Prelude

I adore Henri-Georges Clouzot. So glad his first short film did not disappoint, like so many other beginning works from the future prolific auteurs do. Impressive, in fact, for a short. Storytelling elements already impressive, with it's almost poetic ending. More comedic elements here proportionately than any later feature films. Limited dialogue; the first few minutes are played out like a silent film; a good one, actually, complete with some slapstick and cute kitties scaring the great "Terror". Obviously a low budget film, but excellent nonetheless!

Henri-Georges Clouzot's prelude to greatness.

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