Norman's Knife
Norman's Knife

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Norman's Knife

Movie
10 min
English

A paranoid, post-graduate attempts to keep the possession of a large knife a secret from friends after his public meltdown goes viral online.

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IMDb5.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes45%
Metacritic55/100
Google Users65%
Director: Jonathan LynnGenres: Comedy, Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

A struggling inventor, Norman, is trying to create a device to help him commit the perfect murder. He teams up with a couple of shady characters who are also looking for a way to get rid of someone. As they delve deeper into their criminal endeavors, the lines between invention and mayhem begin to blur.

Critical Reception

Norman's Knife received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. While some praised its dark humor and inventive premise, others found its plot convoluted and its characters unsympathetic. It failed to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unique concept and dark comedic elements.

  • Criticized for a meandering plot and unlikeable characters.

  • Tim Curry's performance was a highlight for many reviewers.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be an interesting, albeit flawed, dark comedy. Many appreciated the original idea and Tim Curry's role, but some felt the story didn't quite deliver on its potential.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a dark comedy about a struggling inventor who stumbles into a series of murders, but the script underwent several revisions, leading to its final, more crime-focused narrative.

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