Bad to the Bone
Bad to the Bone

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Bad to the Bone

1997
Movie
100 min
Spanish

A murderous sociopath (and former battered child) uses her naive younger brother in a scheme to do away with her inconvenient lover.

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IMDb4.9/10
Director: Gordie KormanGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A hardened detective is tasked with investigating a series of ritualistic murders that seem to be connected to a mysterious cult. As he delves deeper into the case, he finds himself confronting his own dark past and the unsettling nature of the evil he is pursuing.

Critical Reception

This made-for-television movie garnered a mixed to negative reception, primarily criticized for its predictable plot and uneven pacing. While some appreciated the attempt at a gritty crime thriller, others found it to be derivative and lacking in originality.

What Reviewers Say

  • The film struggles with a convoluted and uninspired storyline.

  • Performances are largely seen as adequate but not particularly memorable.

  • Lacks the suspense and depth expected from a thriller.

Google audience: Audience feedback is scarce, but available comments suggest a disappointment with the film's execution and a lack of compelling narrative elements.

Fun Fact

Despite the title, the film is not related to the iconic George Thorogood song of the same name.

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