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The Stendhal Syndrome

Name: The Stendhal Syndrome
Genre: Horror, Mystery, Thriller
Released: 1996-01-26
Duration: 119 min
Rating: 6

1996 · 1h 59m · Horror, Mystery, Thriller

IMDb 6.0 Metacritic 42 RT 70%

The Stendhal Syndrome is a divisive Argento thriller that critics can't agree on—and for good reason, given its exploitative subject matter and messy execution. The 70% RT score is propped up by genre fans, but the 6.0 IMDb and 42 Metacritic reveal a film that's more grimy than gripping. Skip it unless you're a completist diving deep into Italian horror.

Plot

A young policewoman slowly goes insane while tracking down an elusive serial rapist/killer through Italy when she herself becomes a victim of the brutal man's obsession.

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