
Sudden Death
Terror goes into overtime.
Directed by Peter Hyams
Produced by Shattered Productions, Universal Pictures
A high-octane action thriller built on a father's desperate race against time to save his kidnapped daughter from terrorists during a live hockey game.
When a man's daughter is suddenly taken during a championship hockey game – with the captors demanding a billion dollars by game's end – he frantically sets a plan in motion to rescue her and abort an impending explosion before the final buzzer.
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Is Sudden Death violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of films.
Is Sudden Death sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is Sudden Death easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 74% of films.
Is Sudden Death scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
Does Sudden Death end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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