Fear and Terror

Where it surfaces

• The Genius of Crime

  The chapter centers on the terror inspired by Fantômas, with Charles Rambert's night filled with fearful imaginings.

• The Hunt for the Man

  The violent nature of the crime—the 'appalling wound' and the 'fury of the murderer'—evokes a sense of horror and fear, amplified by the locked-room mystery.

• VI: “Fantômas, It Is Death!”

  Juve's palpable fear of Fantômas dominates the chapter, describing him as a supernatural force that inspires dread in even the most seasoned detective.

• VII: The Criminal Investigation Department

  The discovery of the corpse and the implication of Fantômas evoke a sense of dread and the terror of an unseen criminal.

• A Dreadful Confession

  The atmosphere of dread surrounding the discovery of the corpse and the confession creates a sense of terror.

• Princess Sonia’s Bath

  Princess Sonia experiences intense fear and helplessness as the intruder controls the situation, cutting off her means of calling for help.

• XV: The Mad Woman’s Plot

  Mme. Rambert's panic attack and her terror of Fantômas, as well as her fear of being returned to her husband, underscore the theme of fear.

• The Wreck of the Lancaster

  The sudden, unexplained explosion of the Lancaster and the loss of 150 lives evoke terror and uncertainty.

• A Mysterious Crime

  The stormy night, the mysterious man lurking in the cutting, and the passengers' shock at the crime.

• Fell Treachery

  Lady Beltham's terror, Charlot's horrified recognition of the scaffold, and the sudden murder create an atmosphere of dread.