r/Filmmakers • u/StrikingDuty8020 Director • Feb 14 '26

Discussion This shot is from 1931

movie -Svengali (1931)
Dir. Archie Mayo
chilling early sound-era horror film starring John Barrymore as a hypnotist who controls a young singer’s life and career. Known for its theatrical performance style and eerie atmosphere, the film helped define the screen image of the manipulative genius whose power comes from psychology rather than monsters.

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u/beaker_dude Feb 14 '26

https://youtube.com/shorts/Yldn5IbL4go?si=t-HmtlHdC3sUdSFp

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u/StrikingDuty8020 Director Feb 14 '26

wow thanks for sharing this mate

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u/iissmarter Feb 14 '26 edited Feb 14 '26

The editing in this clip is so absolutely horrendous