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The Kill

1952 · 56 min

A tight, claustrophobic live-TV pressure cooker where a small community turns menacingly against an outsider.

Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Tv movie
Overview
Jeff and his family just moved into a small, rural community. When two sinister locals tamper with Jeff's water pump, a fight breaks out among the three. Jeff is seen as a fugitive in the eyes of this bloodthirsty community...and there seems to be no way to stop them. Studio One, Season 5, Episode 1.
How it feels
Tense, dark and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About
Isolation, violence, justice, fate
Content
Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
Note
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Genres
Thriller, Mystery, Tv movie
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Westinghouse Studio One

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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action3
Horror2
Humour1
Realism7
Romance1
Tension8
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
thriller, mystery, tv movie
Directed by
Franklin J. Schaffner
Written by
Reginald Rose
Starring
Dick Foran, Nina Foch, Grace Kelly, Paul Langton, Harry Townes, Don Hanmer, Carl Frank, George Mitchell
Runtime
56 min
Country
United States of America
Languages
English

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