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UNITED STATES · 1914
The Avenging Conscience
Synopsis
Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.
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United States · Classical Hollywood
Films with Similar Themes
guilt and conscience · murder · psychological descent · forbidden love · paranoia and madness
