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Dead in the Water

1991·Movie
1h 30min

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Strong craft.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Romance6
  • Pathos6
  • Family Dynamics6

Humor

Some sharp wit and dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5
  • Satire & Parody4

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

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About

Charlie Deegan has almost everything he has ever wanted. He has an important law practice, a beautiful secretary as his lover, and the chance to be appointed to the high court. The only thing wrong with this is that his shrewish wife Olivia, whose father made all the wealth and all the power, is living and that greatly upsets Charlie. So when his lover, Laura, suggests that they get rid of Olivia, Charlie thinks, being a lawyer, that he can create a fool-proof plan. In this plan, he must incorporate a woman named Victoria whom he detests, but she can help him get into the court and be part of the plan for Olivia. But dreams of judgeship, money and Laura makes him proceed. However, things never turn out as planned and he may not be as smart as he considers himself.
Crime ThrillerMoral CorruptionMurder PlotBetrayal and DeceitPsychological SuspenseNeo-NoirTwisty NarrativeDark HumorCharacter Driven

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Is Dead in the Water worth watching?

39
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Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 39/100 (IMDb 5.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Dead in the Water rated?

Sexual contentViolence

Content advisories: sexual content and violence.

How long is Dead in the Water?

1 h 30 min

Dead in the Water runs 1 h 30 min.

What language is Dead in the Water in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.