Death Steps in the Dark
A nightmare journey where anyone can be a victim... or guilty.
Directed by Maurizio Pradeaux
Produced by Salaria Film, Dimitri Dimitriadis Film
A mid-70s whodunit thriller that blends mystery, suspicion, and dark comedy as a wrongly accused reporter races to clear his name aboard a confined train setting.
An Italian reporter is travelling on the Instabul-Athens train. A woman is murdered with the reporter's letter-opener so that makes him the main suspect. With the help of his Swedish girlfriend he starts investigating in order to prove his innocence.
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Questions people ask
Is Death Steps in the Dark scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Is Death Steps in the Dark sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Death Steps in the Dark violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Does Death Steps in the Dark end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is Death Steps in the Dark easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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Cinnamon Score
How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Conventional, and it does not land.
How unlike any other film this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Death Steps in the Dark
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Death Steps in the Dark
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Death Steps in the Dark, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Death Steps in the Dark, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Death Steps in the Dark, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
