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A Slight Case of Murder

1999·Movie
1h 34min
66
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Family Dynamics4
  • Romance3
  • Pathos3

Humor

Some dark humor and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor7
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and mystery

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Editing6
  • Cinematography5
  • Music Composition5

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About

Homicide. Seduction. Betrayal. The classics never go out of style.

In the midst of a spat, film critic Terry Thorpe accidentally kills his lover. Though Thorpe covers his tracks, he raises the suspicions of a private investigator, who then tries to blackmail him. Thorpe also falls under the watchful eye of Detective Fred Stapelli, a cop who is intent on becoming a screenwriter. Before long, Thorpe's girlfriend, Kit, and Stapelli's wife, Patricia, are roped into the case.
Dark ComedyCrime ThrillerMurder Cover-UpBlackmail PlotTwisted RelationshipsFilm Industry SatireIntriguing MysterySuspensefulUrban Noir

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Is A Slight Case of Murder worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 67/100 (IMDb 6.9). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is A Slight Case of Murder rated?

ViolenceStrong language

Content advisories: violence and strong language.

How long is A Slight Case of Murder?

1 h 34 min

A Slight Case of Murder runs 1 h 34 min.

What language is A Slight Case of Murder in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

What tropes does A Slight Case of Murder use?

Bratty Half-PintReformed CriminalOne Crazy NightUpper-Class EquestrianLovable CowardDating What Daddy HatesDisposing of a BodyFramed for HeroismAsshole Victim

TV Tropes lists 9 storytelling tropes for A Slight Case of Murder, including Bratty Half-Pint, Reformed Criminal, One Crazy Night.