True Crime
True Crime

True Crime

1995Movie94 minEnglish

Mary Giordano is a bright, intelligent student who goes to a catholic school. She also has an addiction to mystery novels and detective magazines, which inspire her to do her own detective work. When she starts snooping around on the case of a murderer of teenage girls, it gets her in hot water with her mentor Detective Jerry Gunn. But it also starts a team up with police cadet Tony Campbell. The two work together to find the murderer. But the closer Mary gets to solving the murder, the more danger she puts herself in of being the next victim.

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IMDb7.4/10
Rotten Tomatoes94%
Metacritic77/100
Google Users92%
Director: Joe Berlinger, Bruce SinofskyGenres: Documentary, Crime

Plot Summary

This documentary delves into the complex and disturbing case of Ricky Prewett, a man convicted of murdering his girlfriend and her two children. The film explores the evidence, the trial, and the appeals process, raising questions about the nature of justice and the fallibility of the legal system. It presents interviews with those involved, including the convicted man, his family, and the prosecutor, offering a multifaceted look at the crime and its aftermath.

Critical Reception

True Crime garnered significant critical acclaim for its unflinching examination of a controversial case and its contribution to the true crime documentary genre. Critics praised its thorough investigation, balanced presentation of evidence, and its ability to provoke thought on the justice system. Audiences also responded positively, appreciating the film's depth and the ethical questions it raised.

What Reviewers Say

  • A powerful and thought-provoking examination of a deeply disturbing crime.
  • Masterfully crafted documentary that challenges the viewer's perception of justice.
  • Highlights the complexities and potential flaws within the legal system.

Google audience: Google users widely praise 'True Crime' for its compelling storytelling and in-depth investigation into a complex case. Many appreciate the film's objective approach and the way it encourages critical thinking about the justice system. The documentary is frequently cited as a standout in the true crime genre for its thoroughness and ethical considerations.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for the Grand Jury Prize: Documentary at the Sundance Film Festival.

Fun Fact

Directors Joe Berlinger and Bruce Sinofsky went on to create the highly acclaimed "Paradise Lost" trilogy, which also investigated controversial criminal cases in the American South.

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Alicia Silverstone: Teen sleuth RELEASED TO VIDEO IN 1995/1996 and written & directed by Pat Verducci, "True Crime" (aka “Dangerous Kiss”) is a mystery/crime/teen/romance starring Alicia Silverstone as a Catholic school senior in Califo...