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In ‘La grande frousse,’ two bumbling police inspectors, Triquet and Vergus, find themselves on the trail of the notorious forger Mickey Le Bénédictin, who has just slipped through their fingers. As they navigate a labyrinth of dark alleys, secret hideouts, and eccentric characters, the line between hunter and hunted blurs, and a creeping unease takes hold. Jean-Pierre Mocky crafts a tense, atmospheric thriller that keeps you on edge with its blend of dark humor and genuine dread, where every shadow hides a secret and every clue leads deeper into a chilling game of cat and mouse. Will they catch their man, or will the chase consume them?
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In 'La grande frousse,' two bumbling police inspectors, Triquet and Vergus, find themselves on the trail of the notorious forger Mickey Le Bénédictin, who has just slipped through their fingers. As they navigate a labyrinth of dark alleys, secret hideouts, and eccentric characters, the line...
When was La grande frousse released?
La grande frousse was released in 1960.
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User Reviews
VintageVHS – 7/10
“I loved the eerie atmosphere and the playful cat-and-mouse dynamic between the inspectors. It's not your typical horror, but it has a creeping tension that stayed with me. The b&w cinematography adds to the unsettling vibe.”
MockyManiac – 6/10
“As a fan of Mocky, I appreciated the quirky characters and the moody set pieces. The plot drags a bit in the middle, but the climax is genuinely unnerving. Worth a watch for genre completists.”
ScreamQueen64 – 5/10
“I was expecting more scares, but this is more of a thriller with a side of dark comedy. The acting is solid, but the pacing felt uneven. For me, it didn't fully deliver on the horror promise, but it's a decent time capsule.”
CelluloidShadows – 8/10
“This movie really got under my skin. The way Mocky builds suspense with subtle cues and the eerie silence between dialogues is masterful. The final confrontation gave me chills. Definitely underrated.”
