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The Seventh Victim

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1943 | 71 min | Horror, Mystery

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (94% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing and horror fans. If you loved Angel Heart, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
The mood
Scary.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 11 min.
What might put you off
  • Made in 1943: an older pace and style.
  • Audiences were cooler on it than critics.

After young Mary Gibson discovers that her older sister Jacqueline has disappeared, she leaves her boarding school and heads to New York City to track down her sibling. But Mary gets drawn deeper into the mystery.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    94% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesBelow par

    6.4 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Mark Robson

  • Kim HunterMary Gibson
  • Tom ConwayDr. Louis Judd
  • Jean BrooksJacqueline Gibson
  • Hugh BeaumontGregory Ward
  • Erford GageJason Hoag
  • Isabel JewellFrances Fallon
  • Evelyn BrentNatalie Cortez
  • Ben BardMr. Brun
  • Chef MilaniGiacomo Romari
  • Marguerita SylvaBella Romari