The Manchurian Candidate
A paranoid, slow-burning thriller that keeps you uneasy and guessing, with a chilling political edge.
- About
- 2004 film directed by Jonathan Demme
- Class
- Movie
- Year
- 2004
- Runtime
- 125 min
A paranoid, slow-burning thriller that keeps you uneasy and guessing, with a chilling political edge.
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| Scale | Value | 0 to 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Action | 4 | |
| Horror | 3 | |
| Humour | 2 | |
| Realism | 7 | |
| Romance | 3 | |
| Tension | 8 | |
| Darkness | 7 | |
| Complexity | 7 | |
| Emotional weight | 7 |
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