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A Is for Acid

2002·Movie
1h 39min
68
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9
IMDb6.9

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About

Dramatisation of the true story of the notorious 'acid bath murderer' John Haigh, who murdered women and disposed of their bodies in vats of acid in the 1940s. He was only caught when the gallstones of one of his victims failed to dissolve in the acid and were detected by the pathologist who examined the residue from the acid bath.
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Crew

Directed by:
Harry Bradbeer, Wendy Yeoman, Sophie Hebron
Written by:
Glenn Chandler
Produced by:
David Reynolds, Alan Dossor, Michael Treen
Composed by:
John Fountaine, David Whitaker, Adrian Burch

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Questions about A Is for Acid

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Is A Is for Acid worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is A Is for Acid?

1 h 39 min

A Is for Acid runs 1 h 39 min.

Is A Is for Acid based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

What language is A Is for Acid in?

EnglishInupiaq

It was made in English, with some Inupiaq. Produced in United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch A Is for Acid?

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What tropes does A Is for Acid use?

Hollywood AcidHistorical Domain CharacterPet the DogPeriod Piece

TV Tropes lists 4 storytelling tropes for A Is for Acid, including Hollywood Acid, Historical Domain Character, Pet the Dog.