In the Mouth of Madness
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
Release Year
1995
Runtime
95 min
Audience Score
7.2
Genres
Horror, Mystery, Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
An insurance investigator visits a small town while looking into the strange disappearance of a popular horror novelist. He soon finds that the impact of the author’s books is far more than inspirational.
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In the Mouth of Madness is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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