Movie

It's Called 'Murder', Baby

1983 · 94 min

A smoky, shadowy noir that moves with deliberate menace, trading on atmosphere and adult intrigue rather than action.

Tagline: There's one thing nice girls don't do...
Overview: In 1940s Los Angeles, private investigator Nick Popodopolis, is hired by actress Dixie Ray, to find her blackmailer. Edited R version of adult film, Dixie Ray Hollywood Star.
How it feels: Dark, tense, cynical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Deception, obsession, power, betrayal
Content: Strong sexual content. Mild violence and language. No 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: deception
obsession
power
betrayal
crime
Places: big city
home
Era: period
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex strong