
Apprentice to Murder
They thought it was the devil. The police said it was murder.
Directed by Ralph L. Thomas
Produced by Hot International A/S, K/S LLF Productions
A dark period thriller about a vulnerable teenager manipulated by a charismatic charlatan into complicity in murder, grounded in historical fact and moral corruption.
Pennsylvania, 1928. Billy Kelly, a sixteen-year old boy, meets a mysterious traveler claiming he's the messenger of God. Falling under under the spell of this "doctor" Reese, he will soon discover Reese has murderous plans for his future. Based on a true story.
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Is Apprentice to Murder scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.
Does Apprentice to Murder end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Apprentice to Murder violent? Yes. More violent than 80% of films.
Is Apprentice to Murder easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Apprentice to Murder sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
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Conventional, and it does not land.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
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Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.



























































