Movie

Ordeal by Innocence

1984 · 90 min

A somber, talky whodunit that simmers with family resentment and the weight of a wrongful death.

Tagline: Once the murder was solved, the real mystery began…
Overview: Dr. Arthur Calgary visits the Argyle family to return an address book lost some time ago by Jack Argyle, only to find out that Jack has been executed for the murder of his mother. Calgary can prove that Jack was innocent. In spite of opposition from a hostile family, he is determined to solve the crime.
How it feels: Melancholic, tense, dark and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Guilt, family, justice, deception
Content: Mild violence, gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: guilt
family
justice
deception
betrayal
Places: single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild