
To Catch a Killer
A city at the center of chaos. A detective with special skills. A madman testing her limits.
Directed by Damián Szifron
Produced by FilmNation Entertainment, RainMaker Films
A dark, procedural thriller about hunting a mass murderer that relies on psychological profiling and investigative tension rather than spectacle.
Baltimore. New Year's Eve. A talented but troubled police officer is recruited by the FBI's chief investigator to help profile and track down a mass murderer.
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Is To Catch a Killer one of a kind? No. Less singular than 98% of films.
Is To Catch a Killer scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 94% of films.
Is To Catch a Killer violent? Yes. More violent than 88% of films.
Is To Catch a Killer easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 86% of films.
Is To Catch a Killer sad? Somewhat. More sad than 70% of films.
Does To Catch a Killer end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
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