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American Nightmare

1983 · 88 min

A grim, grimy slasher that trades suspense for sleaze, with a bleak urban atmosphere and a pervasive sense of dread.

Tagline: Every year girls move to the city determined to make their dreams come true ... or die trying.
Overview: A man investigates the disappearance of his sister with the help of her roommate. He uncovers a trail of prostitution, incest, blackmail...and murder.
How it feels: Dark, bleak, tense and cynical. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Crime, corruption, family, betrayal
Content: Strong violence, gore and sexual content. Mild language.
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Tone: darkstrength 3 of 3
bleakstrength 2 of 3
tensestrength 2 of 3
cynicalstrength 2 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: crime
corruption
family
betrayal
violence
Places: big city
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: serialised
Content intensity: Gore strong
Language mild
Violence strong
Sex strong