
One of two circus twins is cheated of an inheritance by his double, who sets himself up in a chateau.Only to be threatened by a sinister black hooded sect.


You should probably watch this if you like old silent movies that feel like they're making up the rules as they go. It's great for a Sunday afternoon when you want something weird and don't want to think too hard. If you hate black and white or can't stand plots that don't make sense, just skip it. Honestly, I went int...


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"You should probably watch this if you like old silent movies that feel like they're making up the rules as they go. It's great for a Sunday afternoon when you want something weird and don't want to think too hard. If you hate black and white or can't stand plots that don't make sense, just skip it. Honestly, I went into this expecting a boring documentary about construction or something. Instead, I got a guy from a circus and a secret cult wearing hoods. 🤡 The movie is called The Mystery of the..."

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