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Fatal Delusion
Deranged Vietnam vet suffers flashbacks from the war. He murders innocent brunette women that remind him of the N.V.A. Major who captured and tortured his men during the war. After escaping prison and assuming the identity of his murdered therapist, he infiltrates the police department to continue his killing spree.
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Plot Summary
A detective investigating a series of murders becomes entangled with the prime suspect, a woman who claims innocence but harbors dark secrets. As the body count rises, the detective must race against time to uncover the truth before he becomes the next victim or makes a fatal error in judgment.
Critical Reception
Fatal Delusion received mixed reviews, with critics often citing a predictable plot and uneven pacing, though some performances were noted as competent. Audiences generally found it to be a serviceable thriller that offered some suspense, but it did not achieve widespread acclaim.
What Reviewers Say
The film suffers from a formulaic storyline that offers few surprises.
Performances are adequate, but fail to elevate the material.
While occasionally suspenseful, the pacing issues detract from the overall impact.
Google audience: Audience reception is largely unavailable or unquantified, making a specific summary of likes and dislikes difficult to ascertain.
Fun Fact
Despite its release in 1995, the film was often categorized and distributed as a direct-to-video release, contributing to its limited theatrical run and subsequent obscurity.
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