Review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) by Geoffrey M — 05 Jun 2009
Horror flick? Not really . . Disturbing? Definitely. I don't consider myself any great aficionado of silent film. In fact, I'm not partial to them at all. However, like Nosferatu, this had me captivated with the striking visual display .
. not only from Gwynplaine himself, but also from characters like Barkilphedro, the grinning jester, and Lord Dirri-Moir, the jagged-toothed big-nosed Lord who is betrothed to Duchess Josiana. Worth a watch for the imagery and the history alone, as Gwynnplaine was direct visual inspiration for Batman's The Joker.
This review of The Man Who Laughs (1928) was written by Geoffrey M on 05 Jun 2009.
The Man Who Laughs has generally received very positive reviews.
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