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A Killer in Every Corner
A criminal psychologist invites three psychology students to his English countryside home to view some of his research on the criminal mind. Unbeknownst to the students, they are actually guinea pigs in a mind-control experiment he is conducting and the servants of the house are not what they appear to be.
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Plot Summary
In the seemingly idyllic town of Harmony Creek, a series of brutal murders shatters the peace. As the body count rises, a local detective, haunted by his past, races against time to uncover the killer lurking within the community. Everyone is a suspect, and the closer he gets to the truth, the more dangerous his own life becomes.
Critical Reception
The film was met with mixed reviews upon its release, with critics divided on its suspenseful atmosphere and graphic violence. Audiences, however, found it to be a thrilling and chilling entry in the slasher subgenre.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective suspense and unsettling atmosphere.
Criticized for its predictable plot and reliance on gore.
Noted for its strong lead performance and a few memorable set pieces.
Google audience: Viewers appreciated the film's attempt to build tension and the shocking nature of some of its scenes. However, many felt the storyline was somewhat unoriginal and the ending failed to deliver a satisfying conclusion.
Awards & Accolades
Nominated for Best Sound at the 1975 Fantasporto Film Festival. It received a cult following in later years.
Fun Fact
The distinctive, dissonant musical score was composed and performed by avant-garde musician Don Van Vliet himself, also known as Captain Beefheart.
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