Identity
Identity

Identity

2007TV ShowEnded1 SeasonEnglish

Identity is a reality/game show, hosted by Penn Jillette and produced by Reveille where contestants could win a prize money of up to US$500,000 by matching 12 strangers one-by-one to phrases about their identities.

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IMDb6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes60%
Metacritic54/100
Google Users74%
Director: James MangoldGenres: Mystery, Thriller, Horror

Plot Summary

Ten strangers stranded at a remote desert motel during a torrential rainstorm discover they are being systematically murdered by one of their own. As the body count rises, they realize a sinister connection links them all to a past crime, and that the motel itself may be a trap from which escape is impossible.

Critical Reception

Identity received mixed reviews from critics but was a commercial success. While some praised its suspenseful atmosphere and twist ending, others found the plot convoluted and predictable.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its escalating tension and suspenseful build-up.
  • The film's clever twists and surprising conclusion were often highlighted.
  • Some critics found the plot occasionally convoluted and the character development thin.

Google audience: Audience reviews generally highlight the film's ability to keep viewers guessing with its plot twists and suspenseful narrative. Many enjoyed the mystery element and the unexpected ending, although some found the story a bit far-fetched.

Fun Fact

The film's structure and plot are heavily inspired by Agatha Christie's novel 'And Then There Were None' (also known as 'Ten Little Indians').

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