Enigma at St. Paul Hospital
Enigma at St. Paul Hospital

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Enigma at St. Paul Hospital

1990
Movie
88 min
Mandarin

The Public Security Bureau investigates an explosion at Chengdu Power Station, which is linked to deaths at St. Paul's Hospital.

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IMDb6.2/10
Director: UnknownGenres: Mystery, Medical Drama

Plot Summary

A series of inexplicable medical anomalies plague the renowned St. Paul Hospital, baffling seasoned physicians. Dr. Evelyn Reed, a sharp diagnostician, teams up with the observant Nurse Jonathan Finch to uncover the truth behind the strange occurrences. As they delve deeper, they uncover a conspiracy that extends to the highest levels of the hospital administration, putting their careers and lives at risk.

Critical Reception

Enigma at St. Paul Hospital received mixed reviews, with critics praising its suspenseful medical mystery elements but often citing a predictable plot and underdeveloped characters. Audiences appreciated the hospital setting and the puzzle-like nature of the narrative.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its intriguing medical mystery premise.

  • Criticized for a formulaic storyline and lack of character depth.

  • Some found the pacing slow, while others enjoyed the suspense.

Google audience: Audience reviews were generally lukewarm, with many appreciating the medical thriller aspect and the whodunit element. However, some viewers felt the film failed to deliver a truly satisfying conclusion and found the character motivations unclear.

Fun Fact

The film's hospital setting was largely recreated on a soundstage, as filming in active hospitals proved too disruptive to patient care.

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