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"Deep Crimson"
1996
Directed by Arturo Ripstein
Based on the same true-life crimes that inspired
The Honeymoon Killers, this eerie, darkly humorous and ultimately
frightening feature places the crimes of the Lonely Hearts Murderers in
northern Mexico in the 1940s. A depressed single mother becomes involved
with a thief who targets his victims through singles ads. Before long, they
have teamed up and their crimes take a deadly turn. Director Arturo Ripstein
"...is unafraid of offending his audience. He is going for hard truths, and
approaching them through humor and a willingness to affront. His purpose is
to undercut the way that movies glamorize legendary criminals..." (Roger
Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times). Spanish with English subtitles.
109 minutes. |
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