Murder on the Home Front
Murder on the Home Front

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Murder on the Home Front

2013
Movie
91 min
English

At the height of the London blitz, Dr Lennox Collins, pioneer of the new forensic science, is enlisted by DI Wilkins after prostitute Mary Williams is strangled and a swastika carved on her tongue.

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IMDb5.6/10
Director: Geoffrey SaxGenres: Drama, History, Thriller

Plot Summary

Set during the Blitz in World War II London, the film follows Detective Inspector George Childs as he investigates a series of murders. He teams up with Dr. Molly Conley, a pathologist, to solve the crimes amidst the chaos and danger of the war-torn city. Their investigation uncovers a dark secret that puts them both in peril.

Critical Reception

While the premise of a wartime murder mystery was intriguing, "Murder on the Home Front" received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its convoluted plot and uneven pacing as significant drawbacks. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the production values lacking and the narrative less compelling than expected.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles to balance its historical setting with its mystery elements, leading to a confusing narrative.

  • Performances are generally competent but fail to elevate the underdeveloped characters.

  • The production lacks the atmosphere and tension expected from a wartime thriller.

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Fun Fact

The film was based on the novel of the same name by Jon Cohen, which itself was inspired by real-life cases during the Blitz.

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