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Grave Danger
Home alone, Becky (Debbie Kopacz) is already on edge from a night of watching scary movies when an anonymous caller takes her terror to the brink by forcing her to trade spooky stories with him in this Jim Haggerty-helmed horror flick. Tales of murderous ventriloquist dummies, housewives ensnared by voodoo and more follow in an agonizing game of one-upmanship that could end up with Becky dead. Cathy St. George and Vic Martino co-star.
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Plot Summary
A grizzled detective, haunted by his past, is drawn into a dangerous investigation involving a series of brutal murders. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches the highest levels of power, forcing him to confront his own demons while racing against time to stop the killer.
Critical Reception
Grave Danger received mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its tense atmosphere and strong performances, particularly from J.K. Simmons. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but generally acknowledged its effectiveness as a gritty crime thriller.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful pacing and dark tone.
J.K. Simmons delivers a compelling and intense performance.
Some critics found the narrative twists to be less than surprising.
Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspense and the lead actor's performance, finding it to be a solid thriller that delivered on its genre promises.
Fun Fact
The film was originally conceived as a pilot for a television series before being developed into a standalone movie.
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