I'll Be Deceived
I'll Be Deceived

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I'll Be Deceived

1971
Movie
97 min
Japanese

A con man defrauds a small rural town, sparking an international manhunt.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Robert Vincent O'NeillGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A disturbed young woman, recently released from a mental institution, becomes obsessed with a guilt-ridden detective investigating her past. As she manipulates him, blurring the lines between reality and delusion, the detective finds himself increasingly drawn into her tormented world. The film explores themes of obsession, mental illness, and the dark psychological undercurrents that can drive people to extreme actions.

Critical Reception

This independent thriller received limited distribution upon its release and is not widely reviewed. Critical reception is difficult to ascertain due to its obscurity, but available information suggests it was noted for its psychological tension and disturbing themes, though some found its pacing uneven.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its unsettling psychological atmosphere.

  • Noted for strong performances, particularly from its lead.

  • Some found the narrative to be deliberately ambiguous and occasionally slow.

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Fun Fact

The film was the directorial debut of Robert Vincent O'Neill, who later gained recognition for directing the cult classic 'Angel' (1984).

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