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Rätsel einer Nacht Review: Is Harry Piel's Silent Thriller Still a Mystery Worth Solving?

Item: Rätsel einer Nacht
Rating: 5
Author: Archivist John

Archivist John

Senior Editor

10 May 2026

1 min read

A definitive 5/10 rating for a film that redefined the boundaries of cult cinema. Rätsel einer Nacht remains a cornerstone of transgressive art.

Is Harry Piel’s 1920s mystery, "Rätsel einer Nacht," worth watching today? Short answer: yes, but with significant caveats that demand a particular kind of cinephile. This silent-era thriller is a fascinating artifact for those deeply invested in the evolution of suspense cinema and the unique stylistic quirks of German filmmaking between the wars

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