Deadly Intent
Deadly Intent

Deadly Intent

1988Movie83 minEnglish

An archaeologist smuggles a valuable ancient jewel into the US. He is soon murdered by people looking for the jewel, but he had hidden it. The killers, believe that his widow knows where the artifact is hidden, go after her.

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IMDb5.1/10
Director: Michael J. GreenGenres: Thriller, Horror, Crime

Plot Summary

A young woman, after witnessing a murder, becomes the target of a relentless killer. She is forced to go on the run, constantly looking over her shoulder as the killer closes in. Her fight for survival becomes a desperate race against time, testing her limits and her will to live.

Critical Reception

Deadly Intent received mixed to negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot and gratuitous violence. However, some appreciated its suspenseful moments and the performances of its cast, particularly the lead. Audience reception was similarly divided, with some viewers enjoying its B-movie horror thrills.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its tense chase sequences and a few effective jump scares.
  • Criticized for a formulaic script and a lack of originality in its horror elements.
  • The performances, especially by the female lead, were noted as a highlight in an otherwise standard thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and varied, with some finding it an entertaining, albeit unoriginal, slasher film from the era, while others found it too derivative and lacking in substantial plot development.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in the Greater Los Angeles area, with several scenes filmed in and around abandoned industrial sites to enhance its gritty atmosphere.

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