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Identity
Adam, the mortuary officer in a hospital questions the idea of "identity" of a person, due to his own unknown past and his own lack of an identity. So he only feels alive when he is among dead people. Adam eventually falls in love with a woman without a name. Through her, he is able to find his true self and this leads him to fight for the woman’s right to live.
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Plot Summary
Ten strangers are stranded at a remote desert motel during a torrential rainstorm, and they soon discover that they are being killed off one by one. As the body count rises, they realize that a diabolical, deranged killer is among them, and no one is safe. The mystery deepens as they try to uncover the killer's identity before they all perish.
Critical Reception
Identity received mixed to positive reviews from critics and was a commercial success. It was praised for its suspenseful atmosphere, surprising twists, and strong performances, though some critics found the plot convoluted and the ending divisive.
What Reviewers Say
A suspenseful and unpredictable thriller with a mind-bending twist.
Effective at building tension and keeping the audience guessing.
The film's ambitious plot might be its undoing for some viewers.
Google audience: Audiences generally found "Identity" to be a thrilling and engaging mystery with a shocking conclusion that kept them on the edge of their seats. Many appreciated the clever plot twists and the suspenseful build-up, although a portion of viewers found the ending to be somewhat convoluted or divisive.
Fun Fact
The film's screenplay was written by Michael Cooney, who also wrote the screenplay for the similar (though unconnected) 2007 film 'The Reaping'.
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