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Key Features:
Existentialism, Surrealism, Psychological thriller, Obsession, Mental breakdown, Artist, Therapy, Marriage, Symbolism, Short film, Cult classic
Tone:
whimsical, stylized, serious
Target Audience:
Film students, Arthouse cinema enthusiasts, Psychological thriller fans
Emotional Arc:
['Intrigue → Anxiety → Dread']

What's a Nice Girl Like You Doing in a Place Like This?

1963-06-01
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A writer named Algernon becomes obsessed with a picture of a boat on his wall, an fixation that soon consumes his thoughts and daily life. He tries to recover through therapy and marriage, but his compulsions return—drawing him deeper into the image until he vanishes within it.

Genres
Comedy
Cast
Zeph Michelis, Mimi Stark, Fred Sica, Sarah Braveman, Robert Uricola
Crew
Martin Scorsese, Martin Scorsese
Rating
6.041(73 votes)
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