Death Knows Your Name
Death Knows Your Name

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Death Knows Your Name

2007
Movie
88 min
English

Bruce Taylor works as a doctor at a mental hospital with a dark mysterious history. When the nightmares of a patient start to affect Bruce's sleep, he thinks he might be going crazy himself. Worse still, the discovery of an old human skull threatens everyone with disease. Bruce must call upon his father Anthony for help to figure out the truth behind the skull and stop the spread of the disease.

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IMDb4.1/10
Director: Philip ChaffinGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young man with a troubled past, haunted by recurring nightmares, finds himself drawn into a dangerous relationship with a mysterious woman. As his grip on reality loosens, he must confront the dark secrets of his own mind and a potentially deadly conspiracy before it consumes him entirely.

Critical Reception

Death Knows Your Name received a largely negative reception from critics, who found its plot convoluted and its execution lacking. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many viewers criticizing the film's pacing and underdeveloped characters. Despite its attempts at suspense, the film failed to resonate with a broad audience.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a predictable and convoluted plot.

  • Performances are generally unconvincing, failing to elevate the material.

  • Lacks the tension and suspense it attempts to generate.

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Fun Fact

The film was shot in and around Los Angeles, California, with several scenes filmed in abandoned industrial areas to enhance its gritty atmosphere.

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