Movie

The Prowler

1951 · 93 min

A slow-burning, tense noir that tightens like a vise, leaving a cold, uneasy aftertaste.

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Overview: Los Angeles, California. A cop who, unhappy with his job, blames others for his work problems, is assigned to investigate the case of a prowler who stalks the home of a married woman.
How it feels: Dark, tense, melancholic and cynical. Slow-burning and needs your attention.
About: Obsession, betrayal, corruption, guilt
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: slow-burn, 1 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: obsession
betrayal
corruption
guilt
deception
Places: big city
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: twist ending
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild