Let Me Call You Sweetheart
Let Me Call You Sweetheart

Let Me Call You Sweetheart

1997Movie92 minEnglish

A female prosecutor notices a woman in a plastic surgeon's waiting room who looks strikingly like a girl who was murdered more than ten years earlier. An investigation into the plastic surgeon grows more bizarre by the minute, as the prosecutor unravels a ten year old mystery involving betrayal and murder.

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IMDb4.3/10
Director: Reginald H. BucknerGenres: Horror, Thriller

Plot Summary

A serial killer who targets women with distinctive hairstyles is finally caught, but her reign of terror isn't over. When a young woman bears a striking resemblance to the killer's final victim, she becomes the next target in a twisted game of cat and mouse. The killer, known as the 'Angel Killer', escapes custody and seeks revenge on those who put her away.

Critical Reception

Let Me Call You Sweetheart received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its predictable plot, gratuitous violence, and underdeveloped characters. While some acknowledged the effort to create a suspenseful atmosphere, the film ultimately failed to distinguish itself within the crowded slasher subgenre.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film relies too heavily on gore and shock value, with little substance.
  • The plot is derivative and fails to offer any genuine surprises.
  • The performances are generally uninspired, failing to elevate the weak material.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a disappointment with the film's lack of originality and overall execution, often finding it a forgettable entry in the horror genre.

Fun Fact

The film was also released under the title 'Angel of Death'.

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