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Ed McBain's 87th Precinct: Ice
Once she'd been a dancer. Now she lies on a sidewalk, her blood seeping into the snow. The detectives of the 87th precinct are learning about ice: in a mulitimillion dollar showbiz scam, in the glittering diamonds that spill out of a dead man's vest, in the veins of a small time pusher. As the detectives scramble for evidence, as the city shivers, a killer is one step ahead, and the heat is still on.
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Plot Summary
This made-for-television film follows the detectives of the 87th Precinct as they investigate a series of bizarre murders connected by a common thread: the victims are all found frozen solid. The detectives must race against time to uncover the killer's motive and methods before another victim succumbs to the icy grip of death.
Critical Reception
Information on the critical reception for this made-for-television film is scarce, as it did not receive widespread theatrical release or significant critical attention. It is generally considered a serviceable, if unremarkable, crime drama.
What Reviewers Say
The film offers a standard police procedural with a chilling premise.
Performances are adequate, though not particularly memorable.
The pacing can be slow at times, with a predictable resolution.
Google audience: Audience reviews for this film are not readily available. General consensus from discussions suggests it's a passable television crime movie for fans of the genre.
Fun Fact
The 87th Precinct novels by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter) are highly regarded in the crime fiction genre, with 'Ice' being one of many in the long-running series. This film adaptation is one of several attempts to bring the precinct to screen.
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