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1973 · 93 min · R

Sisters

Directed by Brian De Palma · Thriller, Horror

Sisters (1973) is a Thriller film, directed by Brian De Palma set in New York City during the 1970s. It runs 93 minutes and is rated R.

A psychological horror, with a tense tone. Themes of madness / loss of sanity run throughout.

Composer
Bernard Herrmann
Cinematography
Gregory Sandor
Cast
Margot KidderJennifer SaltCharles DurningWilliam FinleyLisle WilsonBarnard HughesMary DavenportDolph Sweet

The world of this film

Setting

Where
New York City
Setting
Urban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Madness / Loss Of Sanity
Tone
Tense

Shape

Protagonist
Female Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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