Death in Arizona
Death in Arizona

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Death in Arizona

2014
Movie
77 min
English

Death in Arizona is a futuristic documentary of lost love and a tale of a dying civilization. It is an autobiographical portrayal of a man who returns to his lost love’s empty apartment in pursuit of answers. The distant voices of a tribe in Arizona that survived a meteorite strike make their way into the third story apartment of this obscure Bolivian city.

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IMDb4.8/10
Director: Peter DowlingGenres: Crime, Thriller, Mystery

Plot Summary

A seasoned detective is pulled out of retirement to hunt down a ruthless serial killer who is systematically murdering people across Arizona. As the body count rises, the detective must race against time to uncover the killer's motive and stop them before they strike again.

Critical Reception

Death in Arizona received mixed to negative reviews from critics, with many finding the plot predictable and the performances uninspired. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with some viewers appreciating the suspenseful elements while others criticized its derivative nature.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film suffers from a formulaic plot and lack of originality.

  • Performances are generally seen as lackluster, failing to elevate the material.

  • Despite a few tense moments, the overall thriller aspect is undermined by predictability.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a middling reception, with some finding it a passable, albeit unremarkable, crime thriller, while others felt it was a forgettable entry in the genre.

Fun Fact

C. Thomas Howell, one of the film's stars, also served as a producer on the project.

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