Murderer Pursues
Murderer Pursues

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Murderer Pursues

1981
Movie
89 min
Cantonese

A fascinating crime saga of a Sino-Vietnamese crime gang. Danny Lee stars as a misunderstood refugee while Ray Lui plays a cop struggling against his own preconceptions to make sure that justice is done.

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IMDb5.5/10
Director: Richard FleischerGenres: Crime, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

A disturbed and lonely man channels his frustrations into a series of brutal murders, targeting women who remind him of his idealized, unattainable fantasy. As the body count rises, a determined detective races against time to stop the killer before he can strike again, delving into the dark psychology behind the violent spree. The film culminates in a tense confrontation that explores the thin line between obsession and madness.

Critical Reception

Murderer Pursues received a mixed reception upon its release, with critics divided on its effectiveness as a thriller. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and the lead actor's performance, others found the film to be derivative and gratuitously violent. Audiences were similarly split, with some appreciating its dark themes and others criticizing its bleakness.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful pacing and gritty atmosphere.

  • Criticized for its predictable plot and graphic violence.

  • The lead performance was often highlighted as a strong point.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce and largely mixed, with some viewers finding it a competently made, albeit grim, thriller, while others found it too disturbing and lacking in originality.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a more graphic horror film but was toned down during production to avoid an X rating.

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