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The Devil's Teardrop

2010 · 89 min

A grim, methodical manhunt procedural that trades thrills for the slow, tense work of reading a killer's mind.

Directed by
Norma Bailey
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Tom Everett Scott, Natasha Henstridge, Rena Sofer
Overview
When a man known only as "The Digger" opens fire in a train station many are left dead. The only clue the FBI has is a hand written letter with demands on it. Agent Margurete needs help analyzing it and the best is retired specialist Kincaid.

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Directed by
Norma Bailey
Genres
Drama, Thriller, Crime
Starring
Tom Everett Scott, Natasha Henstridge, Rena Sofer
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Tone
  • tensestrength 2 of 3
  • darkstrength 2 of 3
  • earneststrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • crime
  • mystery
  • violence
  • grief
  • justice
Places
  • big city
  • workplace
Era
contemporary
Audience
adult
Form
  • procedural
Content intensity
  • Gore mild
  • Language mild
  • Violence strong
  • Sex mild
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ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror3
Humour2
Realism7
Romance2
Tension6
Darkness6
Complexity5
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
drama, thriller, crime, mystery
Directed by
Norma Bailey
Starring
Tom Everett Scott, Natasha Henstridge, Rena Sofer, Mika Collins, Jake Goodman, Rachel Marcus, Shawn Storer, Sandra Guerard
Runtime
89 min
Country
Canada, United States of America
Languages
English

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