The Queen of Spades

The Queen of Spades

1949 · 95 min · EN · NR · 6.6 (44 votes)
Dir. Thorold Dickinson · Starring Anton Walbrook, Edith Evans, Yvonne Mitchell, Ronald Howard, Mary Jerrold, Anthony Dawson · Music Georges Auric

Her obsession with gambling led her to discover a sinister pact that destroyed her life.

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An elderly countess strikes a bargain with the devil and exchanges her soul for the ability to always win at cards. An army officer, who is also a fanatic about cards, murders her for the secret, then finds himself haunted by the woman's spirit.

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A chilling, atmospheric descent into obsession and the supernatural. This gothic tale unfolds with a creeping dread, where the allure of forbidden knowledge leads to a haunting, inescapable fate. Perfect for a solitary, late-night viewing.

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