
The Last Warning
Seen it?1928 | 89 min | Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Why it’s a Weeknight Watch
With almost no lasting buzz, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- One for anyone who likes a story with a soundtrack worth keeping and book lovers. The music is woven into the story, not just laid on top. Shelve it next to The Naked City. Adapted from a book, so readers can compare notes.
- The mood
- Scary.
- The pace
- Tense from early on, at 1 hr 29 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
- What might put you off
- Made in 1928: an older pace and style.
- Skip it if you scare easily or watch alone at night.
A story about a haunted old theater where an old Broadway play is being brought back despite threats from the ghost of a dead actor.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 5K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Leni
- Laura La PlanteDoris Terry
- Montagu LoveArthur McHugh
- Roy D'ArcyHarvey Carleton
- Margaret LivingstonEvalynda Hendon
- John BolesRichard Quayle
- Burr McIntoshJosiah Bunce
- Mack SwainRobert Bunce
- Bert RoachMike Brody
- Carrie DaumeryBarbara Morgan
- Slim SummervilleTommy Wall