The Most Assassinated Woman in the World
Original title: La femme la plus assassinée du monde
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5.3/10
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Paula Maxa is the Parisian Grand Guignol Theatre's leading lady, famous for being murdered on stage every day. But is there a link between the theatre and a series of gruesome real-life murd... Read allPaula Maxa is the Parisian Grand Guignol Theatre's leading lady, famous for being murdered on stage every day. But is there a link between the theatre and a series of gruesome real-life murders?Paula Maxa is the Parisian Grand Guignol Theatre's leading lady, famous for being murdered on stage every day. But is there a link between the theatre and a series of gruesome real-life murders?
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I was instantly hooked on watching this when it became apparent that this film has the style of Dario Argento all over it. From the very first scene I thought that did Netflix give funding to Dario to make this. Very good imitation, not overdone and honors the inventor of this arthouse giallo genre. This film does deserve to get to the silver screen some time. Unlike many other Netflix produced films, this was in better quality than the others.
One interesting thing was the fact that this actress and this theatre in Paris had existed in reality up until 1962.
One interesting thing was the fact that this actress and this theatre in Paris had existed in reality up until 1962.
I think this is a piece of art. Everyone say that is too dark, but I think that darkness is part of that epoque and part of this history. Beautiful performance by the actors, beautiful cinematography and a great history in general. Well done for this one. This is how theatre is, and this was a amazing way to show it.
Excellent French film about the Grand Guignol theater in the early part of the 20th Century. Impressive period details, engaging plot and interesting twists. I loved that much of the film took place in the theater itself. Perhaps some of the supporting characters weren't as fully developed as I would have liked (never sure where the "bad" theater manager was coming from) and I always prefer complex three dimensional characters instead of caricatures, but I enjoyed all the other dark shadings given to most. And a rather lovely "dark" ending that skirts close to a movie cliche, twice, before revealing it's something far deeper and more meaningful. For all parties involved.
And in response to some of the other reviewers; on my TV the photography was extremely well done! I had no problem seeing what was going on, and, honestly, I worry some folks might need to see an ophthalmologists or optician or maybe they had their fingers too close together as their hands covered their eyes during the creepy and bloody bits.
Streaming services have taken over - and I'm not saying that in a bad sense. There are a lot of good productions out there and a lot of people get funding through them. On the other hand, some movies might not get a theatrical release even when they might have deserved one.
So one of those is right here. I might have had the chance to watch it on the big screen (Frightfest) and it really is a great thriller that is quite twisted. I have to admit I didn't see certain things coming, but I really just dived in without any prior knowledge and also without thinking too much while watching the movie. It is a great story and the acting is really good and you should not get discouraged that it is inspired by real life events/actress. It's only losely based on that and that's why I didn't even bother researching more about the real woman. You can if you want to, after you've seen the movie. I don't think it should make a difference. Just enjoy the (thrill) ride
So one of those is right here. I might have had the chance to watch it on the big screen (Frightfest) and it really is a great thriller that is quite twisted. I have to admit I didn't see certain things coming, but I really just dived in without any prior knowledge and also without thinking too much while watching the movie. It is a great story and the acting is really good and you should not get discouraged that it is inspired by real life events/actress. It's only losely based on that and that's why I didn't even bother researching more about the real woman. You can if you want to, after you've seen the movie. I don't think it should make a difference. Just enjoy the (thrill) ride
Generally nice and very entertaining movie that manages to give you a strong feeling of anxiety especially in the final moments. But it has flaws especially in the final where the plot degenerates and becomes meaningless, it seems that they have half thrown away the final moments and it's a shame because the film is very nice.
Did you know
- TriviaLoosely inspired by the life and career of French actress Paula Maxa.
- ConnectionsFeatures Doctor X (1932)
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- Also known as
- La mujer más asesinada del mundo
- Filming locations
- Paris, France(Main location)
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- €4,500,000 (estimated)
- Runtime
- 1h 42m(102 min)
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