Brigham City

Brigham City

Nothing attracts a serpent like paradise

Directed by Richard Dutcher

Produced by Zion Films

2001119 min6.5 / 10

A methodical small-town murder investigation that explores the tension between spiritual faith and moral corruption within an insular Mormon community.

Wes Clayton is a lawman and a bishop in a Mormon community called Brigham. The town is shaken when a woman from California is found murdered. Clayton and his young deputy work with an FBI agent sent to investigate. As a civil and spiritual leader in the frightened town, Clayton must uncover the town's deepest secrets, find the murderer and keep Brigham from ripping itself apart.

Questions people ask

  • Is Brigham City scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.

  • Is Brigham City sad? Yes. More sad than 75% of films.

  • Is Brigham City violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Does Brigham City end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.

  • Is Brigham City easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

47/ 100

Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity67

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise32

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love45

How much audiences actually like it

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Ensemble

Like Brigham City

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as Brigham City

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like Brigham City, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like Brigham City, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like Brigham City, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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