Empire of Lies vs The Diary
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 6/10 for The Diary). Empire of Lies is the shorter watch at 1h 13m compared with 1h 22m. The Diary is the older of the two (2024 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Diary| Empire of Lies | The Diary | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 6.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2024 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 1h 22m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Alba Gil, Emma Bertrán |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | Yoshira Escárrega, Mauricio Ochmann, Leonardo Ortizgris, Irene Azuela, Isabella Arroyo |
Synopsis
Empire of Lies
When a mysterious young woman comes to interview a paranoid man living in rural isolation, he is forced to confront his part in his daughter's murder.
The Diary
Olga discovers the unfinished diary of a notorious killer and becomes captivated by its dark secrets. As she delves deeper, she uncovers a mysterious connection between them, putting her life—and the lives of those around her—in grave danger.
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