The Morgue Murderer
The Morgue Murderer

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The Morgue Murderer

1973
Movie
50 min
Japanese

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users72%
Director: John DoeGenres: Crime, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A seasoned detective is called to investigate a series of gruesome murders occurring in the city morgue. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a sinister conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of law enforcement. The killer's motive remains elusive, leading the detective down a dark and dangerous path where no one can be trusted.

Critical Reception

The Morgue Murderer was met with mixed reviews upon its release. While some critics praised its suspenseful atmosphere and intriguing plot, others found the pacing to be uneven and the resolution somewhat predictable. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating the gritty realism and others put off by the film's dark themes.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense atmosphere and shocking premise.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and underdeveloped characters.

  • A decent, albeit flawed, entry into the giallo-inspired crime thrillers of the era.

Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a suspenseful and engaging thriller, with many appreciating the unexpected twists. However, some viewers felt the ending was anticlimactic and that certain plot points were not fully explained.

Fun Fact

The distinctive sound effect of the killer's unique weapon was created by combining the screech of a rusty hinge with a distorted human scream.

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