Movie

Hurry Sundown

1967 · 146 min

A sprawling, overheated Southern Gothic melodrama that simmers with racial tension and moral rot, sweeping you along on its earnest, tragic momentum.

Tagline: They are dynamite in love and in anger!
Overview: A ruthless Southern opportunist tries to buy his cousin's land, and when thwarted, brings several tragedies to the lives of his loved ones.
How it feels: Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Race, greed, family, betrayal
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: darkstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: race
greed
family
betrayal
justice
Places: countryside
small town
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: ensemble
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild