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The Most Assassinated Woman in the World

Original title: La femme la plus assassinée du monde
  • 2018
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 42m
IMDb RATING
5.4/10
1.2K
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Anna Mouglalis in The Most Assassinated Woman in the World (2018)
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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?

  • Director
    • Franck Ribière
  • Writers
    • James Charkow
    • Vérane Frédiani
    • David Murdoch
  • Stars
    • Anna Mouglalis
    • Niels Schneider
    • Jean-Michel Balthazar
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    5.4/10
    1.2K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Franck Ribière
    • Writers
      • James Charkow
      • Vérane Frédiani
      • David Murdoch
    • Stars
      • Anna Mouglalis
      • Niels Schneider
      • Jean-Michel Balthazar
    • 8User reviews
    • 26Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 nomination total

    Videos1

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    Trailer 2:19
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    Anna Mouglalis
    Anna Mouglalis
    • Paula
    Niels Schneider
    Niels Schneider
    • Jean
    Jean-Michel Balthazar
    Jean-Michel Balthazar
    • Paul
    Julie Recoing
    • Julie
    Michel Fau
    Michel Fau
    • André
    André Wilms
    André Wilms
    • Eugène
    Eric Godon
    Eric Godon
    • Georges
    Bruno Blairet
    • Roger
    Sissi Duparc
    Sissi Duparc
    • Rose
    Selma Alaoui
    Selma Alaoui
    Keren Ann
      Maya Coline
      • Aimée
      Christian Crahay
      • Dupuis
      Constance Dollé
      Constance Dollé
      • Violette
      Michel Ferracci
      • Dominique
      Vérane Frédiani
      • Sylviane
      Philippe Legros
      • Régisseur théâtre
      Pierre Nisse
      Pierre Nisse
      • Le Guichetier
      • Director
        • Franck Ribière
      • Writers
        • James Charkow
        • Vérane Frédiani
        • David Murdoch
      • All cast & crew
      • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

      User reviews8

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      8ernesti

      Very stylish and engaging thriller based on a true story

      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.
      1giannisk_123

      Too dark to see literally too Dark.

      I tried too see it on Netflix. I cannot even see the movie as everything is Dark .
      9zandertowne

      Dark... In A Good Way

      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.
      8Giugi1101

      Nice

      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.
      10hugle-83710

      Beautifully theatrical.

      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.

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      • Trivia
        Loosely inspired by the life and career of French actress Paula Maxa.
      • Connections
        Features Doctor X (1932)

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      • Release date
        • September 7, 2018 (Germany)
      • Countries of origin
        • Belgium
        • United Kingdom
        • United States
      • Language
        • French
      • Also known as
        • La mujer más asesinada del mundo
      • Filming locations
        • Paris, France(Main location)
      • Production companies
        • Fontana
        • Sinner Films
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      • Budget
        • €4,500,000 (estimated)
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      • Runtime
        • 1h 42m(102 min)
      • Color
        • Color

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