
Mike's Murder
The mystery that led her into a world of incredible danger.
Directed by James Bridges
Produced by The Ladd Company, Skyewiay
A neo-noir thriller about a woman drawn into a dangerous underworld through her infatuation with a murdered man, blending romantic longing with paranoia and moral ambiguity.
Betty has a crush on her tennis instructor Mike. He promises to call her for a date, but never does – she doesn’t know he sells drugs on the side. After botching a deal on someone else’s turf, Mike has to disappear for a while. He contacts Betty – then he’s killed before they can meet. Betty tries to find out what happened, leading her straight into a hornet's nest of vice.
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Questions people ask
Is Mike's Murder sad? Yes. More sad than 82% of films.
Does Mike's Murder end with hope? Barely. Less hopeful than 80% of films.
Is Mike's Murder scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Is Mike's Murder easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is Mike's Murder violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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 Mike's Murder
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Mike's Murder
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Mike's Murder, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Mike's Murder, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Mike's Murder, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
























































