Quick Info
- Year
- 1955
- Director
- Henri-Georges Clouzot
- Duration
- 118 min
- Language
- FR
- Country
- FR
External Ratings
IMDb7.9
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes79%
📺 Where to Watch
External links — subscription may be required
Diabolique
Our Rating
8/10
8/10
8.1/10
7.9/10
7.7/10
7.5/10
Overview
The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.
Rating Breakdown
Story
8
Acting
8.1
Direction
7.9
Cinematography
7.7
Music
7.5
✓Pros
- Strong direction
- Compelling story
- Great performances
✕Cons
- Slow pacing in some scenes
- Requires close attention
