Gaslight 1940
What is Gaslight?
Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Gaslight" (1940). Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1940
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 84 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 31, 1940
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- British National Films
- Genres
- Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10 from 110 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~84 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- British National Films
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Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Gaslight" (1940).
Constraint 1: Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
Constraint 2: Do not invent/guess titles, names, dates, etc.
Constraint 3: Write original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Constraint 4: First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Constraint 5: Word count must be 150-190 words.
Source [1]: Title: Gaslight (1940). Release date: 08/31/1940 (GB). Genre: Thriller and Mystery. Runtime: 1h 24m. Synopsis: Twenty years after Alice Barlow's murder by a thief seeking her jewels, newlyweds Paul and Bella Mallen move into the house where the crime occurred. Retired detective B.G. Rough, who worked on the Barlow case, is in the area and grows suspicious of Paul, who resembles one of Barlow's relatives. Rough must find the truth before the killer strikes again to reclaim his bounty.
Source [2]: Refers to a 1944 film (different film).
Source [3]: Title: Gaslight (1940 film). Origin: British film. Director: Thorold Dickinson.
Source [4]: Refers to a 1944 film.
Source [5]: Refers to a 1944 film.
Title: Gaslight
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“A gripping exploration of thriller and mystery that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Gaslight worth watching?
Gaslight holds a community rating of 7.1/10 based on 110 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Thriller, Mystery for fans of the genre.
How long is the movie Gaslight and when was it released?
Gaslight is a feature film with a runtime of 84 minutes. It was released in 1940. Release status: Released.
Who directed Gaslight?
Gaslight was directed by Thorold Dickinson.
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