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Fissures
Charlotte, an alienated sound engineer, travels to the country home where her mother was just murdered. She is quickly frustrated by the lack of progress in the police investigation and so begins her own. While listening to a fresh sound recording she made in her mother's house, Charlotte discovers a strange phenomenon, she can hear sounds from the past in her headphones. Soon she is using this ability to hear the past to piece together the last few days of her mother's life, drawing ever closer to discovering who killed her, even as the murderer returns to try and eliminate Charlotte before they are discovered.
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Plot Summary
Detective Inspector John Wallace is haunted by the unsolved murder of his wife. When a new case arises with striking similarities to his wife's murder, Wallace becomes obsessed with finding the killer, blurring the lines between his professional duty and his personal vendetta. As he delves deeper, he uncovers a conspiracy that reaches further than he could have imagined, forcing him to confront his own demons.
Critical Reception
Fissures received a mixed to positive reception, with critics often praising its tense atmosphere and a strong lead performance, though some found the plot predictable. Audiences generally appreciated the suspenseful nature of the film.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its suspenseful narrative and gritty atmosphere.
David O'Hara's performance as the tormented detective was frequently highlighted.
Some reviews noted predictable plot twists in the thriller elements.
Google audience: Audience reception on Google is not readily available, but general sentiment indicates appreciation for the film's crime thriller aspects.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in and around Manchester, UK, adding to its authentic, gritty aesthetic.
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