Monochrome
Monochrome

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Monochrome

2016
Movie
113 min
English

A disillusioned young woman becomes a serial killer who targets wealthy land-owners, and a brilliant detective must use his unusual neurological condition to track her down.

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IMDb4.2/10
Director: Jonathan NormanGenres: Thriller, Mystery, Crime

Plot Summary

A detective is haunted by the unsolved murder of his wife and becomes obsessed with a new case that eerily mirrors his past trauma. As he delves deeper into the investigation, the lines between reality and his deteriorating mental state begin to blur. He must race against time to catch the killer before he succumbs to his own demons.

Critical Reception

Monochrome received a mixed to negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uneven pacing. While some praised the atmospheric tension and the lead actor's performance, many found the film's attempts at psychological depth to be underdeveloped and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its attempts at a dark and gritty atmosphere.

  • Criticized for a predictable plot and lack of originality.

  • The lead performance was noted as a slight positive in an otherwise underwhelming film.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for Monochrome, but available comments suggest viewers found the film to be a generic crime thriller with a somewhat engaging premise that ultimately failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.

Fun Fact

The film was shot in various locations across the UK, aiming for a bleak and desaturated visual style that complements its noir-inspired narrative.

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