Movie

The Smile of the Fox

1992 · 86 min

A steamy, brooding thriller that mixes dangerous desire with a hitman's haunted past, slick but seedy.

Overview: Mark, a hitman haunted by his past as a corrupt Miami cop and the death of his wife and son, prepares for his next killing. Gradually he becomes fascinated by the beautiful prostitute who lives in the next apartment and they embark on a passionate affair. Their dreams of a life together are complicated by her pimp being a drugs baron; before they can escape he must die, but things are never that simple...
How it feels: Dark, tense, romantic and melancholic. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Obsession, love, crime, guilt
Content: Strong violence and sexual content. Mild gore and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
love
crime
guilt
redemption
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong