
The Murders in the Rue Morgue
How can you stop what you don't understand?
Directed by Jeannot Szwarc
Produced by International Film Productions, Robert Halmi Inc.
A dark mystery-thriller about a retired detective drawn back into a serial murder investigation to clear his daughter's fiancé, balancing procedural logic with paranoia and doubt.
A detective comes out of retirement to help his daughter's fiance prove that he did not commit a series of murders.
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Is The Murders in the Rue Morgue scary? Yes. More frightening than 76% of films.
Is The Murders in the Rue Morgue violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Does The Murders in the Rue Morgue end with hope? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Murders in the Rue Morgue sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
Is The Murders in the Rue Morgue easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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