Empire of Lies vs The Masquerade
Empire of Lies has the higher audience score (9/10 against 1/10 for The Masquerade). The Masquerade is the shorter watch at 43m compared with 1h 13m. The Masquerade is the older of the two (2025 against 2026). Both are drama, thriller movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Empire of Lies
The Masquerade| Empire of Lies | The Masquerade | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 9.0/10 | ★ 1.0/10 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Length | 1h 13m | 43m |
| Genres | Drama, Thriller | Drama, Thriller |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Matthew Hope | Joslyn Rose Lyons |
| Main cast | Joseph Millson, Natalie Spence | J. Alphonse Nicholson, Vernon Davis, Omar Bolden, Dushaun Thompson, Simone Leanora |
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 Masquerade
At a lavish party, Jared presents plans to replace an arts district with a smart city, facing opposition from his brother and an arts commissioner. A mysterious illusionist shows them the area's past and future.
Where to watch
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