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1975 · 117 min · PG

The Stepford Wives

Directed by Bryan Forbes · Thriller, Science Fiction, Horror

The Stepford Wives (1975) is a Thriller film, directed by Bryan Forbes set in Connecticut during the 1970s. It runs 117 minutes and is rated PG.

A psychological horror, with a tense and bleak tone. Themes of freedom & oppression and identity run throughout.

Composer
Michael Small
Cinematography
Owen Roizman
Cast
Katharine RossPaula PrentissNanette NewmanJudith BaldwinPeter MastersonTina LouiseCarol Eve RossenWilliam Prince

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Connecticut
Setting
Suburban
When
1970s

Premise & themes

Premise
Psychological Horror
Themes
Freedom & OppressionIdentity
Tone
TenseBleakSurreal Dreamlike

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadFemale Led
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Pure Fiction

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