
Dial M for Murder
Is this the man she was waiting for... or the man who was waiting for her?
Directed by Alfred Hitchcock
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A meticulously constructed thriller about a husband's calculated murder plot, built on suspense, jealousy, and the unraveling of a carefully laid scheme.
When her American lover visits London, a wealthy woman’s jealous husband hatches a plan to murder her and inherit her fortune.
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Is Dial M for Murder one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 98% of films.
Does Dial M for Murder end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 83% of films.
Is Dial M for Murder easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Dial M for Murder scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is Dial M for Murder sad? Not especially. Less sad than 59% of films.
Is Dial M for Murder violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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