A cowardly thief breaks into the apartment of a couple who are away for a week. But the owners return sooner than expected and with a surprising plan.
This one, The Terror of Batignolles, isn’t for everyone. If you're looking for slick, modern thrills, you’ll probably just shrug and move on. But for those who appreciate a *very* old, slightly quirky short film with a surprisingly dark edge, well, you might find something interesting here. It's a quick watch, definite...
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"This one, The Terror of Batignolles, isn’t for everyone. If you're looking for slick, modern thrills, you’ll probably just shrug and move on. But for those who appreciate a *very* old, slightly quirky short film with a surprisingly dark edge, well, you might find something interesting here. It's a quick watch, definitely.The whole thing kicks off with our thief, played by Jean Wall, sort of *creeping* into an apartment. He’s all nervous glances and fumbling with the lock. You get the feeling thi..."
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