The Locked Room Murders
Enomoto Kei is a security "otaku" working for a security firm, devoted to improving the securities system on a daily basis. He is not an easy person to familiarize oneself with, always collected and calm, unapproachable, a maniac in Physics, Science, Architecture and profound in other basic theoretical foundation. He is certain and proud of the fact that there is no key which he cannot unlock. One day, Kei is asked to help reveal a mystery behind a locked room murderer. While he lacks any interest in solving the mystery, he is inevitably intrigued by the term, "Closed Doors" and decides to take on the position. He works side by side with Aoto Junko and Serizawa Gou, who are lawyers working at a major law firm. Junko is pure and forward, acting upon her instincts while Serizawa is a prideful elitist who sees time as money, and therefore, will not take on any job that is unprofitable. Possessing a vast amount of knowledge and acute insightfulness, Kei is able to unlock the closed doors and unravel the secrets leading to the solution. Never before has there been a drama focused solely on closed doors.
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Plot Summary
In a quiet suburban town, a series of bizarre murders begin to plague the community. Each victim is found in a room locked from the inside, with no apparent way for the killer to have entered or escaped. Detective Miles Corbin, a seasoned but weary investigator, is brought in to unravel the seemingly impossible mystery. As Corbin delves deeper, he uncovers a web of secrets and lies connecting the victims, suggesting the killer might be closer than anyone imagines.
Critical Reception
The Locked Room Murders received a mixed to negative reception from critics and audiences, with many praising its intriguing premise but criticizing its execution. The film was noted for attempting a complex puzzle-box narrative common in the genre, but often fell short due to pacing issues and underdeveloped characters. Its low budget was evident in some aspects of production, though it was generally seen as a decent effort for an independent thriller.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its ambitious concept of a locked-room mystery, but ultimately hampered by a predictable plot.
- Criticized for inconsistent pacing and a reliance on common thriller tropes.
- Some viewers found the twist ending to be unsatisfying or nonsensical.
Google audience: Audience reviews for The Locked Room Murders are scarce, with general sentiment leaning towards disappointment. Many found the mystery elements to be less engaging than expected, and the resolution failed to impress a significant portion of viewers. Technical aspects and acting were also points of contention for those who watched.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on a shoestring budget in various locations within the director's hometown, with many of the cast and crew being local independent filmmakers and actors.
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