Murders in the Rue Morgue
In Paris, in the beginning of the Twentieth Century, Cesar Charron owns a theater at the Rue Morgue where he performs the play "Murders in the Rue Morgue" with his wife Madeleine Charron, who has dreadful nightmares. When there are several murders by acid of people connected to Cesar, the prime suspect of Inspector Vidocq would be Cesar's former partner Rene Marot. But Marot murdered Madeleine's mother many years ago and committed suicide immediately after.
Why it matters
An atmospheric mash-up of Poe-inspired Gothic horror and Phantom of the Opera melodrama, drenched in early 20th-century Parisian gloom and Grand Guignol flair.
- Herbert Lom’s sinister presence elevates a cast unevenly anchored by Jason Robards’ restrained lead turn.
- Practical effects and acid attacks land with gruesome creativity, recalling classic ’70s Euro-horror shock tactics.
- For fans of theatrical horror settings and moody period pieces, it’s a curious blend of mystery and macabre spectacle.
- Not a faithful Poe adaptation but a weird, intoxicating hybrid — perfect if you appreciate horror’s more baroque, operatic corners.
Director
Cast
Horror DNA
Gore
28
Slow Burn
33
Psychological
86
Supernatural
60
Creature
0
Disturbing
67
Fun Factor
67
Cerebral
14
Survival
66
