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Mortal Sins

1992 · 93 min

A hushed, conflicted cat-and-mouse where moral duty and danger press quietly on a decent man.

Tagline
A serial killer. A sacred vow. A priest who can't reveal the truth.
Overview
A thriller directed by Bradford May focusing on a catholic priest dealing with a serial killer's confession and a murder investigation.

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How it feels

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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 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
  • faith
  • morality
  • crime
  • mystery
Places
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • twist ending
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex mild
All scales, 0 to 10
Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror3
Humour1
Realism6
Romance1
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Where to watch in the UK

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Details

Genres
thriller, tv movie
Directed by
Bradford May
Written by
Dennis Paoli, Greg Martinelli
Starring
Christopher Reeve, Roxann Dawson, Francis Guinan, Weston McMillan, Phillip R. Allen, Lisa Vultaggio, George Touliatos, Mavor Moore
Music
Joseph Conlan
Cinematography
Peter F. Woeste
Runtime
93 min
Country
United Kingdom, United States of America, Canada
Languages
English

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