Letters from a Killer

Letters from a Killer

Don't open the mail.

Directed by David Carson

Produced by J&M Entertainment

1998100 min5.4 / 10

A dark thriller about systemic injustice and false conviction, anchored by epistolary connections that provide emotional refuge amid repeated betrayal.

A man is falsely convicted of the murder of his wife. During his time in jail, he finds comfort from four women with whom he corresponds. After his second court appearance, he is finally freed from prison only to be framed for yet 2 more murders which he did not commit. With the help of his former prison guard, he once again sets out to clear his name

Questions people ask

  • Is Letters from a Killer sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.

  • Is Letters from a Killer scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.

  • Does Letters from a Killer end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 61% of films.

  • Is Letters from a Killer violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

  • Is Letters from a Killer easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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13/ 100

Cinnamon Score

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

Conventional, and it does not land.

Rarity32

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise6

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love7

How much audiences actually like it

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