The Day of the Locust (film)
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The Day of the Locust is a 1975 American drama film, based on Nathanael West’s novel, that offers a dark, satirical portrayal of Hollywood and the destructive dreams of those drawn to it in the 1930s.
All labels observed (4)
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| The Day of the Locust | 12 |
| The Day of the Locust (1975 film) | 3 |
| The Day of the Locust (film) canonical | 3 |
| The Day of the Locust (novel) | 3 |
How this entity was disambiguated
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Day of the Locust (film) Context triple: [Karen Black, notableWork, The Day of the Locust (film)]
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The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 American film noir crime drama directed by John Huston, renowned for its gritty, realistic portrayal of a meticulously planned jewel heist and its influence on the heist genre.
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In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place is a 1950 film noir drama starring Humphrey Bogart as a troubled screenwriter suspected of murder, noted for its dark psychological complexity and cynical view of Hollywood and relationships.
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The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit is a 1948 psychological drama film about a woman’s harrowing experiences in a mental institution, noted for its early, serious depiction of mental illness.
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Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise Boulevard is a major north–south arterial road in the Sacramento County region of California, serving communities such as Fair Oaks and connecting residential, commercial, and commuter areas.
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Out of the Past
Out of the Past is a 1947 film noir classic starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer, renowned for its shadowy cinematography, fatalistic tone, and intricate flashback-driven plot.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: The Day of the Locust (film) Target entity description: The Day of the Locust is a 1975 American drama film, based on Nathanael West’s novel, that offers a dark, satirical portrayal of Hollywood and the destructive dreams of those drawn to it in the 1930s.
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A.
The Asphalt Jungle
The Asphalt Jungle is a 1950 American film noir crime drama directed by John Huston, renowned for its gritty, realistic portrayal of a meticulously planned jewel heist and its influence on the heist genre.
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B.
In a Lonely Place
In a Lonely Place is a 1950 film noir drama starring Humphrey Bogart as a troubled screenwriter suspected of murder, noted for its dark psychological complexity and cynical view of Hollywood and relationships.
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C.
The Snake Pit
The Snake Pit is a 1948 psychological drama film about a woman’s harrowing experiences in a mental institution, noted for its early, serious depiction of mental illness.
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D.
Sunrise Boulevard
Sunrise Boulevard is a major north–south arterial road in the Sacramento County region of California, serving communities such as Fair Oaks and connecting residential, commercial, and commuter areas.
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E.
Out of the Past
Out of the Past is a 1947 film noir classic starring Robert Mitchum and Jane Greer, renowned for its shadowy cinematography, fatalistic tone, and intricate flashback-driven plot.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (45)
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Instruction
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Subject: The Day of the Locust (film) Description of subject: The Day of the Locust is a 1975 American drama film, based on Nathanael West’s novel, that offers a dark, satirical portrayal of Hollywood and the destructive dreams of those drawn to it in the 1930s.
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