What is Experiment in Evil?
Topic: Film "Experiment in Evil" (1960). Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1960
- Release date
- Jul 4, 1960
- Genres
- TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror
- Updated
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- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10
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Topic: Film "Experiment in Evil" (1960).
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed titles, names, dates, counts, awards, ratings, etc.
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
No markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Experiment in Evil.
Year: 1960 (also listed as 1959 in some sources, but the prompt asks for the 1960 film).
Genres: TV Movie, Science Fiction, Horror.
Director: Jean Renoir.
Runtime: 1h 35m.
Plot:
Dr. Cordelier lives in a suburb of Paris.
He withdraws from society to research the functioning of the human brain.
Maître Joly is his lifelong friend.
Joly is concerned because Cordelier's will leaves his entire estate to a stranger, Monsieur Opale.
Opale attacks women and children.
Cordelier defends Opale.
A colleague is killed.
Joly confronts Cordelier and discovers the truth behind his friend's behavior.
Release date (FR): 11/17/1961
Should you watch it?
“A Parisian doctor's reclusive brain research leads to a mysterious and dangerous inheritance.”
- Directed by the acclaimed Jean Renoir
- Explores the dark consequences of human brain research
- Features a central mystery involving an inexplicable legal bequest
- The pacing may feel slow for viewers accustomed to modern, fast-paced thrillers.
Watch it if you are interested in mid-century French television productions directed by Jean Renoir.
This film maintains a somber, intellectual tone with a deliberate pace suitable for viewers who enjoy psychological character-driven narratives.
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Streaming availability for this 1960 television movie is not currently listed in the provided sources.
Is this film worth watching?
It is worth watching for those interested in the work of director Jean Renoir and classic psychological dramas.
What is the total duration of the film?
The film has a total runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.
Is this a series or a standalone film?
Experiment in Evil is a standalone television movie rather than a series.
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