Movie

Traces of Red

1992 · 105 min

A sweaty, twisty neo-noir that keeps you guessing and slightly uneasy, with a grim undercurrent beneath the palm trees.

Tagline: No one is beyond suspicion.
Overview: Jack, a Palm Beach detective, becomes involved in a case of multiple murders. All the women can be linked to Jack in some way. Jack and his partner have no leads, but numerous suspects. The murders continue, along with anonymous letters from the killer.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, deception, trauma
Content: Strong violence, sexual content and language. Mild gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
deception
trauma
guilt
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language strong
Violence strong
Sex strong