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The House That Cried Murder

Name: The House That Cried Murder
Director: Jean-Marie Pélissié
Released: 1973
Duration: 85 min

Representation Score

2.9/10

Limited

1973

Director

Jean-Marie Pélissié

Runtime

85 minutes

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The film is a psychological thriller centered around personal revenge rather than social progress. While it presents a dark subversion of female passivity, the narrative remains narrow in scope. Its primary strength lies in its portrayal of women's ability to drive the story, where the protagonist uses her resources to dismantle domestic stability. However, the film lacks diversity and does not address broader social or economic issues.

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Category Breakdown

Does The House That Cried Murder have LGBTQ+ representation?

Limited

The film focuses on a traditional heterosexual relationship and does not include any non-straight identities or critiques of heterosexuality.

How does The House That Cried Murder portray gender?

Fair

Barbara challenges traditional gender roles by rejecting the role of a victimized wife and transforms from a nervous bride into a calculated architect of chaos.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The House That Cried Murder?

Minimal

The story is set in a wealthy social environment that lacks racial or ethnic diversity.

How does The House That Cried Murder represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film questions the sanctity of marriage by turning a home into a place of torment but does not offer a broader critique of social or economic systems.

Does The House That Cried Murder include disability representation?

Minimal

The protagonist is described as neurotic, but it is unclear if this represents a meaningful portrayal of mental health. There is insufficient evidence to assign a score.

Present on Screen

The protagonist, Barbara, plays a significant role in driving the story by actively orchestrating her revenge.
The film challenges traditional gender roles by allowing a female character to take control of her domestic environment.

Limited or Absent

The narrative lacks racial and ethnic diversity, focusing instead on a homogeneous social group.
There is no representation of LGBTQ+ identities or any critique of heterosexuality.
The film does not provide a broader systemic critique of the social or economic institutions it depicts.

Official Synopsis

Neurotic and newlywed Barbara finds her husband in bed with his old flame, Ellen. Barbara doesn't get mad — she gets even. Using funds supplied by her wealthy father, the scorned bride turns the couple's love nest into a dungeon of horror.

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