Movie

Summertime Killer

1972 · 110 min

A brooding, sunlit chase across Europe where revenge and unexpected tenderness collide, leaving a quiet ache.

Tagline: He can kill you standing still. Or at 200 M.P.H.
Overview: During his childhood, a boy sees four men drown his father; now, the grown young man makes it his business to kill each member of the foursome. His last killing presents him with some challenges, as his victim is only wounded. He kidnaps the man's daughter and goes to a hideout. In the meantime, an ex-cop has been tracking them down.
How it feels: Tense, melancholic, romantic and dark. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Revenge, love, justice, betrayal
Content: Strong violence. Mild gore, sexual content and language.
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Tone: tensestrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 2 of 3
romanticstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: revenge
love
justice
betrayal
grief
Places: big city
countryside
road trip
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore mild
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex mild