An Imperfect Murder
An Imperfect Murder

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An Imperfect Murder

2017
Movie
71 min
English

Successful actress Vera Lockman thrashes during a nightmare in which she struggles with, shoots and kills her drug-dealer ex-boyfriend. Jolted awake, she reveals in her journal that the killing actually occurred the day before and that Sal, dead, lies in a trunk in her living room.

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IMDb5.3/10
Director: Kate WoodsGenres: Drama, Thriller

Plot Summary

A woman, haunted by the past and struggling with her current life, seeks solace in a remote country house. As she tries to piece together fragmented memories and confront her demons, the lines between reality and delusion begin to blur. The isolated setting and her own internal turmoil create an atmosphere of escalating psychological tension.

Critical Reception

An Imperfect Murder received a mixed reception from critics, who often noted its ambitious psychological themes but found its execution uneven. Some praised Gillian Anderson's performance, while others criticized the film's pacing and narrative clarity. Audience reactions were similarly divided, with some connecting with the character's emotional journey and others finding the film confusing or unsatisfying.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for Gillian Anderson's compelling central performance.

  • Criticized for a convoluted plot and inconsistent pacing.

  • Deemed an interesting, albeit flawed, exploration of trauma and memory.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce, but those available suggest a division between viewers who appreciated the film's psychological depth and Anderson's acting, and those who found the story difficult to follow or emotionally distant.

Fun Fact

The film was originally titled 'The Silken House' before being changed to 'An Imperfect Murder'.

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