
Detective vs. Sleuths
There is no chosen sleuth among us.
Directed by Wai Ka-Fai
Produced by Emperor Motion Pictures
A dark, procedural thriller about institutional corruption and psychological instability within a police investigation into brutal murders.
When Hong Kong is rocked by multiple gruesome murders, the police forms a task force to investigate.
Questions people ask
Is Detective vs. Sleuths violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Is Detective vs. Sleuths scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is Detective vs. Sleuths easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Does Detective vs. Sleuths end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is Detective vs. Sleuths sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
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Like Detective vs. Sleuths
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Detective vs. Sleuths
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Detective vs. Sleuths, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Detective vs. Sleuths, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Detective vs. Sleuths, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

















































