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Mike's Murder

1984 · 109 min

A slow, moody descent into LA's underworld, blending melancholy and tension as a woman's obsession leads her into danger.

Directed by: James Bridges
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Starring: Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Darrell Larson

Tagline: The mystery that led her into a world of incredible danger.
Overview: Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.

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Directed by: James Bridges
Genres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Starring: Debra Winger, Mark Keyloun, Darrell Larson

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Tone: melancholicstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 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
grief
deception
isolation
crime
Places: big city
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild

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Action	3
Horror	3
Humour	1
Realism	8
Romance	3
Tension	6
Darkness	7
Complexity	6
Emotional weight	7

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