Hangman

A detective partners with a crime journalist to track down a serial killer known as 'The Hangman,' who uses a deadly game of Hangman to taunt his victims. As the body count rises, they race against time to decipher the killer's twisted clues before he strikes again. The investigation uncovers a dark past and personal connections to the murderer.

Hangman received a generally negative reception from critics, who often cited its derivative plot and uninspired execution. While some performances were acknowledged, the film was largely seen as a formulaic thriller that failed to deliver genuine suspense or originality.

• The film suffers from a predictable plot and uninspired direction.

• Performances are uneven, with Karl Urban and Al Pacino struggling to elevate the material.

• Lacks the tension and originality expected of a crime thriller.

Google audience: Audience reviews for Hangman are mixed, with many viewers finding the film to be a standard thriller that doesn't offer much new. Some appreciated the attempt at suspense and the presence of Al Pacino, but others felt the plot was too derivative and the execution lacked impact.

Al Pacino joined the cast of Hangman after previously working with director Johnny Martin on the film 'The Pirates of Somalia' (2017).