THE VAULT

Les Diaboliques (1955) Explained: Beyond the Blood

Scare Score: 8.1/100

See it, be amazed at it, but...BE QUIET ABOUT IT!

The Premise

The cruel and abusive headmaster of a boarding school, Michel Delassalle, is murdered by an unlikely duo -- his meek wife and the mistress he brazenly flaunts. The women become increasingly unhinged by a series of odd occurrences after Delassalle's corpse mysteriously disappears.

Why It Terrifies Us

Categorized under Psychological Thriller, Les Diaboliques taps into fundamental fears. The 8.1/100 Scare Score is well-earned. The themes of wife, female lover, morgue continually haunt viewers long after the credits roll.

Into The Vault

Ready to dig deeper? The ScreamDesk Vault connects you to the architecture of fear.