Movie spotlight
10 to Midnight
Warren Stacy, an office equipment repairman, begins murdering women after they reject his advances. To minimize the evidence, Stacy always kills while naked, wearing nothing but gloves, and further evades the law with his strong alibis. Veteran detective Leo Kessler is convinced of Stacy's guilt and begins using questionable methods to catch him.
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Plot Summary
A burned-out Los Angeles detective, Leo Kessler, is determined to catch a sadistic serial killer who meticulously plans his murders. The killer, a wealthy student named Lawrence, taunts the police and evades capture through his intellect and charm. As Kessler gets closer, Lawrence frames him for the murders, forcing the detective to go outside the law to bring the killer to justice before he can strike again.
Critical Reception
10 to Midnight was met with generally negative reviews from critics and was a box office disappointment. While Charles Bronson's performance was noted, the film was criticized for its gratuitous violence, predictable plot, and dated sensibilities.
What Reviewers Say
Critics found the film excessively violent and lacking in originality.
Charles Bronson's performance as the grizzled detective was a highlight for some, but couldn't salvage the weak script.
The film was seen as a standard, uninspired slasher flick of the era.
Google audience: Google users generally found the film to be a decent, albeit predictable, thriller with a strong lead performance from Charles Bronson. Some viewers enjoyed the tension and gritty atmosphere, while others felt it was too formulaic and gory.
Fun Fact
The film was originally intended to be a sequel to 'Death Wish II,' with Bronson reprising his role as Paul Kersey. However, the script was rewritten, and the character was changed to Detective Leo Kessler.
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