Under Suspicion
Under Suspicion

Under Suspicion

1991Movie99 minEnglish

In the late 1950s, British police officer Tony Aaron resigns from the force after sleeping with Hazel, wife of the man whose house he was supposed to guard. In his new job as a fake private investigator, he helps couples get divorces by photographing Hazel having "affairs" with the husband. When she is murdered during a job, Tony begins having an affair with the dead man's mistress, Angeline, while trying to prove his innocence.

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IMDb5.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users60%
Director: Stig Bj"rkmanGenres: Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

In this taut thriller, a determined detective is on the hunt for a serial killer who has been brutally murdering young women in San Francisco. As the investigation intensifies, the detective finds himself increasingly drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the elusive killer. The case takes a personal turn, blurring the lines between hunter and hunted, and forcing the detective to confront his own demons.

Critical Reception

Under Suspicion received a mixed to negative reception from critics upon its release. While some praised the performances, particularly Liam Neeson's intense portrayal, many found the plot to be predictable and the direction lacking in suspense. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with the film failing to make a significant impact at the box office.

What Reviewers Say

  • Liam Neeson delivers a compelling performance as a detective obsessed with a serial killer.
  • The film suffers from a derivative plot and a lack of genuine suspense.
  • Despite its dark themes, the thriller elements are not effectively utilized.

Google audience: Audiences found the film to be a decent, albeit unremarkable, thriller. While Liam Neeson's performance was generally well-received, many viewers felt the story was too predictable and lacked originality compared to other films in the genre.

Fun Fact

The film was originally intended to be a vehicle for director Sidney Lumet and star Dustin Hoffman before they left the project.

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JPV852

JPV852

Well made crime-drama (with some film noir thrown in) with solid performances from Liam Neeson and Laura San Giacomo. Not crazy good but still I was entertained throughout. **3.75/5**
r96sk

r96sk

Good. <em>'Under Suspicion'</em> does fall flat towards the end due to the writing, but the premise is an interesting one for sure. I did start feeling underwhelmed as the film progressed though, despite it still producing a decent neo-n...