# The Spider Woman (1943)

> Sherlock Holmes stages his own death to expose a lethal female mastermind orchestrating the mysterious suicides of wealthy men.

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## Facts

- Runtime: 63 min
- Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
- Director: Roy William Neill
- Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Gale Sondergaard, Dennis Hoey, Vernon Downing, Alec Craig, Arthur Hohl, Mary Gordon
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0037303/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: suspenseful, cunning, atmospheric, classic mystery night, sherlock holmes marathon

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