Movie

American Hangman

2019 · 99 min

A claustrophobic, talk-heavy standoff that turns a livestream into a pressure cooker of moral argument and mounting dread.

Tagline: A new kind of trial
Overview: An unidentified man posts a live feed on social media showing that he has kidnapped two strangers and intends to kill one before the day is out. His intention is to hold a capital 'trial' online. As the authorities recognize what's happening, it becomes apparent that the online public is going to act as judge and jury.
How it feels: Tense, dark, cynical and satirical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Media, justice, crime, power
Content: Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.
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Tone: tensestrength 3 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: media
justice
crime
power
morality
Places: big city
single country house
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: single location
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex none