Is Carnival of Sinners scary?

MyCinema has not rated Carnival of Sinners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a fantasy, drama, and horror film.

Where can I watch Carnival of Sinners in the US?

Carnival of Sinners streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.

How long is Carnival of Sinners?

Carnival of Sinners runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

Is Carnival of Sinners suitable for kids?

TMDB lists no age rating for Carnival of Sinners in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.

TMDB19431h 20mFantasy / Drama / Horror

Carnival of Sinners

Name: Carnival of Sinners
Genre: Fantasy, Drama, Horror
Released: 1943-03-21
Duration: 80 min

TMDB movie listing

A struggling artist buys a talisman that gives him love, fame and wealth. The talisman is a severed left hand, and it works perfectly, in fact, magically. But of course there is nothing free in this world, and after one year the devil comes and asks for his due.

TMDB audience score

Based on 92 votes

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Availability

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Carnival of Sinners at a glance

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Runtime

Short watch · 1h 20m

At 1h 20m it runs under 90 minutes.

More horror under 90 minutes

Genres

Fantasy · Drama · Horror

TMDB files it under fantasy, drama, and horror.

US availability

1 subscription

Included with 1 subscription service: Criterion Channel.

TMDB audience score

6.7 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 92 votes, a positive audience score. That is a moderate sample of voters.

Why watch Carnival of Sinners tonight

It is a short one: 1h 20m, so it fits a late start.
It is included with Criterion Channel in the US, so there is no rental fee if you already subscribe.
TMDB users rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 92 votes.
There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Carnival of Sinners

Is Carnival of Sinners scary?: MyCinema has not rated Carnival of Sinners for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a fantasy, drama, and horror film.
Where can I watch Carnival of Sinners in the US?: Carnival of Sinners streams on Criterion Channel in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Carnival of Sinners?: Carnival of Sinners runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).
Is Carnival of Sinners suitable for kids?: TMDB lists no age rating for Carnival of Sinners in the United States or the United States. Treat it as unsuitable for children until you have checked it yourself.