The Girl's Dead, Man (1974)
• January 16th, 1974 • 1h 30min
Adventure, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery
Overview
A young couple discover an ancient book in the attic and start reading the story of the Malemort family: a sombre household set in the nineteenth century in rural France. The old man Deroze plays his violin and tries to seduce the maid. His elder daughter Maxime "qui tue les mouches et deguste en cachette des fruits juteux". Underneath her bourgeois facade her senses are not yet put to rest. There is the rest of this upstairs/downstairs family who is visited by a sea captain who learns of a hidden treasure The storyline of this adult fairy tale is less important than the cinematography and the lyric fairy tale atmosphere that surrounds this movie. A little masterpiece still to be rediscovered.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
The Science of Sleep
Released on: 2006-06-25
Comedy, Drama, Fantasy
A man entranced by his dreams and imagination is lovestruck with a French woman and feels he can sho...
The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou
Released on: 2004-12-10
Adventure, Comedy, Drama
Renowned oceanographer Steve Zissou has sworn vengeance upon the rare shark that devoured a member o...
The Green Mile
Released on: 1999-12-10
Fantasy, Drama, Crime
A supernatural tale set on death row in a Southern prison, where gentle giant John Coffey possesses ...
Odiyan
Released on: 2018-12-13
Drama, Action, Fantasy
With the arrival of electricity in the region under the British rule, the Odiyan clan that possesses...
Purple Dictatorship
Released on: 2020-03-03
Drama, Fantasy
Yeda, the green-faced woman, sells homemade bread to support the house where she lives with her sick...
He
Released on: 2022-11-14
Drama, Romance, Fantasy
A story told in four parts, "He" explores the swell of poetic love and the breathless aftermath of i...
The Erotic Ghost
Released on: 2001-01-01
Fantasy, Horror
Self-absorbed and stressed-out yuppie Robert is so caught up with his thankless office job that he n...
The Erotic Mirror
Released on: 2002-03-26
Drama, Horror
Amy and Bill are on a romantic getaway when they come across an old second-hand store. Amidst the cl...
Titanic 2000
Released on: 1999-01-01
Comedy, Horror
The luxury liner Titanic 2000 has set sail on its maiden voyage, and one of the passengers is the va...
Big
Released on: 1988-06-03
Fantasy, Drama, Comedy
When a young boy makes a wish at a carnival machine to be big—he wakes up the following morning to f...
Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium
Released on: 2007-11-16
Family, Fantasy, Comedy
Molly Mahoney is the awkward and insecure manager of Mr. Magorium's Wonder Emporium—the strangest, m...
The Erotic Rites of Frankenstein
Released on: 1973-05-31
Horror
After the death of Victor Frankenstein, two figures vie for control of his monster and the radical t...
Back to Gaya
Released on: 2004-03-18
Animation, Fantasy, Science Fiction
The beautiful world of Gaya is home to two similar humanoid species: Zeldons who are the furry major...
Naani
Released on: 2004-05-14
Family, Comedy, Fantasy
An impulsive youngster, who is furious with his mother, seeks assistance from a scientist for a way ...
The Stealth Sex Fiend
Released on: 2005-02-01
Fantasy
A guy discovers a magic potion which makes him invisible.
Snapdragon
Released on: 1993-12-01
Romance, Thriller, Mystery
An erotic amnesiac lures a police psychologist into a world of lust and danger.
The Owner
Released on: 2008-10-31
Horror, Thriller, Crime
Lara, a lesbian soap opera actress moves into an apartment. Hector is her neighbor. A dark and withd...
I Love Snuff
Released on: 1995-01-01
Crime, Horror, Romance
An S/M couple kidnaps a young victim and tortures her. They film the tortures and send the videos to...
Chariots of the Gods
Released on: 1970-04-26
Documentary, Mystery
Documentary based on the book by Erich von Däniken concerning the ancient mysteries of the world, su...
Bunny
Released on:
Horror, Fantasy
It follows Samantha Heather Mackey. She receives an invitation to the Bunnies' fabled "Smut Salon," ...