
The Postman Always Rings Twice
You can get away with anything. Once.
Directed by Bob Rafelson
Produced by CIP Filmproduktion GmbH, Northstar International
A steamy neo-noir thriller built on sexual obsession and murder conspiracy, where passion and moral corruption intertwine in a doomed affair.
The sensuous wife of a lunch wagon proprietor and a rootless drifter begin a sordidly steamy affair and conspire to murder her Greek husband.
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Does The Postman Always Rings Twice end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 91% of films.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice scary? Yes. More frightening than 82% of films.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice violent? Somewhat. More violent than 68% of films.
Is The Postman Always Rings Twice sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
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Familiar shape, done well.
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Like The Postman Always Rings Twice
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as The Postman Always Rings Twice
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like The Postman Always Rings Twice, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like The Postman Always Rings Twice, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like The Postman Always Rings Twice, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.




























































