The Oxford Murders

The Oxford Murders

There is no way of finding a single absolute truth

Directed by Álex de la Iglesia

Produced by La Fabrique 2, Tornasol Media

2008107 min6.0 / 10

A cerebral thriller that uses mathematical symbolism and philosophical inquiry to explore the nature of truth and meaning amid a series of ritualistic murders.

At Oxford University, a professor and a grad student work together to try and stop a potential series of murders seemingly linked by mathematical symbols.

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  • Is The Oxford Murders scary? Yes. More frightening than 87% of films.

  • Does The Oxford Murders end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.

  • Is The Oxford Murders violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.

  • Is The Oxford Murders sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.

  • Is The Oxford Murders easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.

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