Conspiracy Theory
What if your most paranoid nightmares had just come true?
Directed by Richard Donner
Produced by Silver Pictures, Warner Bros. Pictures
A paranoia-soaked thriller about a conspiracy-obsessed taxi driver hunted by shadowy forces, where his obsession becomes both curse and salvation.
A man obsessed with conspiracy theories becomes a target after one of his theories turns out to be true. Unfortunately, in order to save himself, he has to figure out which theory it is.
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Is Conspiracy Theory scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is Conspiracy Theory violent? Somewhat. More violent than 72% of films.
Does Conspiracy Theory end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Conspiracy Theory sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Conspiracy Theory easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Nearest across the full emotional profile.
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Conspiracy Theory, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
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Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
