Interlocking Locks

A reclusive horologist is drawn into a dangerous game when he discovers a cryptic message hidden within an antique clock. As he unravels the intricate mechanism of the past, he uncovers a conspiracy that threatens his life and the secrets of a wealthy, enigmatic family. He must race against time to decipher the clues before the past catches up to him.

Interlocking Locks was met with mixed to positive reviews, with critics praising its intricate plot and atmospheric tension, though some found the pacing uneven in the second act.

• Praised for its complex, puzzle-like narrative and suspenseful atmosphere.
• Vance's performance as the matriarch was a standout, drawing critical acclaim.
• Some critics felt the film's resolution was slightly convoluted, detracting from an otherwise engaging mystery.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's clever mystery and suspenseful storytelling, finding it a thought-provoking thriller. Some viewers noted that the intricate plot required close attention.

Nominated for Best Original Screenplay at the 1991 Edgar Awards.

The intricate clockwork mechanisms seen throughout the film were all custom-built by a renowned British clockmaker for the production, and several are still functional antique pieces.