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Promise of Death

2021·Movie
2h 10min
70
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Strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Tense

  • Tension7
  • Fast Pace3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Emotionally reserved

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Catharsis6
  • Pathos4

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor2
  • Dark Humor2

World

Mystery, everyday modern life, and crime

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and dialogue

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

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Based on novel «Appointment with Death» by Agatha Christie

Detective Suguro is enjoying a stay at a luxurious hotel in Wakayama. Also staying at the hotel is an unusual family led by rich widow Mrs. Hondo. She acts like a tyrant around her children, who are afraid of her and are at her beck and call. Unfortunately, a tragedy strikes the Hondo Family while on a hike to a local shrine. Mrs. Hondo, who was supposed to be taking a rest on the way, is found dead. Kawahara Daisaku, the chief of the local police station, asks Suguro to help with the investigation of Mrs. Hondo’s death.
Classic WhodunnitJapanese MysteryAgatha Christie AdaptationDialogue-DrivenFamily SecretsPsychological DetectiveProceduralEnsemble Cast

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No sequels or prequels available

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Is Promise of Death worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71/100 (IMDb 6.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Promise of Death?

2 h 10 min

Promise of Death runs 2 h 10 min.

Is Promise of Death based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

What language is Promise of Death in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.