Murder on a Wedding Night
Murder on a Wedding Night

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Murder on a Wedding Night

1958
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Cantonese

HK horror film.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Bernard B. KirbyGenres: Mystery, Crime, Film-Noir

Plot Summary

A private investigator is hired by a bride to protect her from a mysterious threat on her wedding day. As the festivities unfold, a murder occurs, and the investigator must sift through a tangled web of suspects and motives to uncover the killer before they strike again. The investigation leads him into a complex conspiracy with deep roots.

Critical Reception

Released as a B-movie, 'Murder on a Wedding Night' received generally modest critical attention, largely overlooked in favor of more prominent releases of the era. Audience reception was typical for a low-budget mystery, offering straightforward entertainment without significant critical acclaim.

What Reviewers Say

  • A standard, if somewhat predictable, whodunit narrative.

  • Features a few moments of suspense typical of film-noir.

  • The performances are functional, but do little to elevate the material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this film, but general sentiment suggests it's a watchable, if unmemorable, mystery for fans of the genre.

Fun Fact

This film was one of several low-budget crime thrillers produced by exploitation producer Alex Gordon, known for his work on films like 'The Bride and the Beast'.

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