One Minute Before Death
One Minute Before Death

Movie spotlight

One Minute Before Death

1972
Movie
84 min
English

A plot to murder a rich woman results in her ending up in a catatonic state and buried alive.

Insights

IMDb6.0/10
Director: J. Lee ThompsonGenres: Thriller, Crime, Mystery

Plot Summary

A man falsely accused of murder takes extreme measures to prove his innocence. As he delves deeper into the mystery surrounding the crime, he uncovers a conspiracy that puts his life in further danger. The clock is ticking as he races against time to expose the real killer before he himself becomes the next victim.

Critical Reception

The film received mixed to negative reviews, with critics often citing its convoluted plot and uninspired direction. While some performances were acknowledged, the overall execution failed to impress most.

What Reviewers Say

  • The pacing and plot twists were often found to be predictable and unoriginal.

  • Performances were largely seen as uninspired, failing to elevate the material.

  • The film suffers from a lack of suspense and a weak resolution.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'One Minute Before Death' is largely unavailable or unremarkable, with no distinct patterns of praise or criticism readily apparent in aggregated user reviews.

Fun Fact

This film was one of the final roles for veteran actress Joan Bennett, who had a long and celebrated career in Hollywood, often playing sophisticated or villainous characters.

AI-generated overview · Verify ratings on official sources

My Review