UNITED STATES · 1914

The Avenging Conscience

D.W. Griffith
Classical Hollywood guilt and conscience murder psychological descent forbidden love paranoia and madness
Synopsis

Thwarted by his despotic uncle from continuing his love affair, a young man's thoughts turn dark as he dwells on ways to deal with his uncle. Becoming convinced that murder is merely a natural part of life, he kills his uncle and hides the body. However, the man's conscience awakens; paranoia sets in and nightmarish visions begin to haunt him.

Year1914
CountryUnited States
DirectorD.W. Griffith
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