Don't Let It Kill You
Don't Let It Kill You

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Don't Let It Kill You

1967
Movie
75 min
French

A 30-year old man is forced out of his inert and absent-minded existence when it's complicated by the three women in his life.

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IMDb6.3/10
Director: Richard C. SarafianGenres: Crime, Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A veteran detective, haunted by his past and struggling with alcoholism, takes on a disturbing case involving a series of ritualistic murders. As he delves deeper into the investigation, he finds himself increasingly drawn into the dark and twisted world of the killer, blurring the lines between hunter and prey.

Critical Reception

This gritty crime thriller from director Richard C. Sarafian received a mixed reception upon its release. While some critics praised its intense atmosphere and gritty realism, others found its pacing uneven and its subject matter overly bleak. Audiences were divided, with some appreciating its dark tone and suspenseful narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its dark, noir-like atmosphere and suspense.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and uneven pacing.

  • Noted for a compelling performance by its lead actor.

Google audience: Audience reception for 'Don't Let It Kill You' is largely unavailable due to its limited release and age, with no specific aggregated feedback to summarize.

Fun Fact

Richard C. Sarafian, the director, would later go on to direct the cult classic car chase film 'Vanishing Point' (1971).

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