Murder by the Coast

Murder by the Coast

Directed by Tània Balló

Produced by Brutal Media

202188 min6.4 / 10

A methodical true-crime investigation into a 1990s Spanish murder that exposes the dangers of wrongful accusation and the hunt for a serial killer.

In 1999, teen Rocío Wanninkhof is murdered. Her mother's ex-partner, Dolores Vázquez, is suspected. Did she do it? A second victim reveals the truth.

Questions people ask

  • Is Murder by the Coast sad? Yes. More sad than 88% of films.

  • Is Murder by the Coast easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.

  • Is Murder by the Coast scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.

  • Does Murder by the Coast end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is Murder by the Coast violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.

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Cinnamon Score

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

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity64

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise48

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love40

How much audiences actually like it

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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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