Innocents
Innocents

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Innocents

2000
Movie
90 min
English

A traveling cellist gets involved with two disturbed sisters on their way to Seattle to tell their mom that their dad has just passed away. On the way, the two kill a judge and a few others unknown to the cellist. Eventually he gets pinned for the crimes and is forced to defend himself.

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IMDb6.0/10
Director: Daniel J. HarrisGenres: Drama, Crime, Thriller

Plot Summary

A young detective finds himself investigating a series of murders that mirror a children's book. As the body count rises and the killer's pattern becomes clearer, he must race against time to stop the bloodshed before the final page is turned. The investigation leads him down a dark path, blurring the lines between fiction and reality.

Critical Reception

Innocents received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and Fiennes' performance, while others found the plot predictable and the horror elements underdeveloped. Audiences were similarly divided, with some appreciating the thriller aspects and others criticizing its pacing.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and lead performance.

  • Criticized for a formulaic plot and less-than-terrifying scares.

  • The film struggled to balance its thriller and crime elements effectively.

Google audience: Audience reception for Innocents appears to be varied, with many viewers finding the film to be a competent thriller with a strong central performance. However, a significant portion of audiences felt the movie lacked originality and did not deliver enough genuine suspense or horror to make a lasting impression.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Daniel J. Harris, also wrote the screenplay, drawing inspiration from classic crime thrillers and the unsettling nature of fairy tales.

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