Explore Movie Vocabulary
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The Masque of the Red Death
Unique vocabulary and phrases by level
How difficult is The Masque of the Red Death in English?
The Masque of the Red Death: 63.1% A1–A2 vocabulary; 18.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary. Vocabulary size: 915.
Unique vocabulary
- For A2 learners: 28.2% of unique vocabulary is above A2 or marked rare. Expect substantial preparation; start with short scenes and English subtitles.
- For B1 learners: 18.3% of unique vocabulary is above B1 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
- For B2 learners: 13.3% of unique vocabulary is above B2 or marked rare. Preview recurring words and use English subtitles.
8.6% Unclassified. Unclassified vocabulary has no reliable level assignment.
Vocabulary weighted by word occurrences
89.9% A1–A2 vocabulary; 5.1% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary; 2.3% Unclassified.
This counts repeated eligible words. Phrases are excluded from this calculation to avoid counting their component words twice.
Recurring words and phrases to preview
- beg (B2): 12 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
To beg forgiveness of the prince.
- entertainment (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
You promised me entertainment...
- masque (rare): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
And tomorrow at the feast before the masque...
- soul (B1): 6 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
in order to save their souls...
- dare (B2): 5 occurrences in available subtitles.
Subtitle example:
Finally you are ready to dare...
Compare with titles in similar genres
- The Awakening: 18.3% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.0 percentage points more than The Masque of the Red Death).
- Flatliners: 18.4% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than The Masque of the Red Death).
- Santa Sangre: 18.5% B2, C1, and rare vocabulary (0.2 percentage points more than The Masque of the Red Death).
These percentages describe vocabulary, not the proportion of dialogue you will understand. CEFR labels are estimates, not official film ratings. Accent, speed, songs, context, and your own vocabulary also affect comprehension. Repeated occurrences may include repeated dialogue or lyrics.
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