The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Ambition earns the room.”
The film reaches for consequence and scale, accepting the risk of seriousness instead of shrinking from it.
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The Dead
Drama · 1987
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
Movie details
The Dead
“A vast, merry, and uncommon tale of love.”
1987 Drama 1h 23m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
6.8 / 10
Community rating
After a convivial holiday dinner party, things begin to unravel when a husband and wife address some prickly issues concerning their marriage.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over The Dead?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
John Huston
Written by
Tony Huston
Anjelica Huston
Gretta Conroy
Donal McCann
Gabriel Conroy
Dan O'Herlihy
Mr. Browne
Helena Carroll
Aunt Kate
C
Cathleen Delany
Aunt Julia
Ingrid Craigie
Mary Jane
Donal Donnelly
Freddy Malins
Court is in session
Put The Dead on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Importance has entered the chat.”
The production keeps announcing its significance, as though awards-season posture were proof of insight.