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TMDB19441h 31mRomance / Thriller

Experiment Perilous

Who's in danger from whom? Who's crazy? Who can fathom the obscure motivations?

In 1903, Doctor Huntington Bailey meets a friendly older lady during a train trip. She tells him that she is going to visit her brother Nick and his lovely young wife Allida. Once in New York, Bailey hears that his train companion suddenly died. Shortly afterward, he meets the strange couple and gets suspicious of Nick's treatment of his wife.

TMDB audience score

Based on 38 votes

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Experiment Perilous at a glance

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Runtime

Standard length · 1h 31m

At 1h 31m it sits between 90 minutes and two hours.

Genres

Romance · Thriller

TMDB files it under romance and thriller.

US availability

3 to rent · 3 to buy

Not listed on a subscription service. Listed to rent from 3 stores. Listed to buy from 3 stores.

TMDB audience score

5.8 / 10 on TMDB

TMDB users rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 38 votes, a mixed audience score. That is a small sample, so the score can still move a lot.

Why watch Experiment Perilous tonight

  • It is a regular evening's length at 1h 31m.
  • It can be rented tonight from 3 US stores.
  • There is a trailer on this page if you want a look first.

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Questions about Experiment Perilous

Is Experiment Perilous scary?
MyCinema has not rated Experiment Perilous for scares yet. TMDB lists it as a romance and thriller film. It is rated PG in the United States.
Where can I watch Experiment Perilous in the US?
Experiment Perilous can be rented from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home in the US. Listings come from JustWatch and can change, so check the service before paying.
How long is Experiment Perilous?
Experiment Perilous runs 1 hour 31 minutes (91 minutes).
Is Experiment Perilous suitable for kids?
Experiment Perilous is rated PG in the United States, which means parental guidance is advised. It may suit older children with an adult, but it is not made for young ones.

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