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The Poison Rose

The Poison Rose

ThrillerCrime2.4

A down-on-his-luck PI is hired by his old flame to investigate a murder. But while the case at first appears routine, it slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects and dead bodies.A down-on-his-luck PI is hired by his old flame to investigate a murder. But while the case at first appears routine, it slowly reveals itself to be a complex interwoven web of crimes, suspects and dead bodies.

May 23, 2019 · Directed by George Gallo

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A simple estimate based mostly on pace, with small nudges for flow, payoff speed, and how much keeps happening. Rounded to the nearest 5 minutes.

Runtime1h 38m
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Feels like1h 35m
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How it's told

  • Pace. Slow burn or propulsive. How much patience the film asks of you.
  • Complexity. Straightforward or demanding. Whether you can sink in, or have to keep up.

What it feels like

  • Tone. Light or heavy. Whether it plays for fun or for weight.
  • Emotionality. Restrained or openly emotional. How much it reaches for your feelings.
  • Outlook. Bleak or hopeful. What it believes about people when it counts.
  • Intensity. Gentle or provocative. How far it is willing to push you.

What it's grounded in

  • Realism. Stylized or grounded. Whether it feels larger than life or plausibly real.
  • Substance. Pure entertainment or ideas. Whether you want a ride or something to chew on.
How it's told
Pace
Complexity
What it feels like
Tone
Emotionality
Outlook
Intensity
What it's grounded in
Realism
Substance

Cast & crew

John Travolta
Carson Philips
Morgan Freeman
Doc
Peter Stormare
Slide
Famke Janssen
Jayne Hunt
Robert Patrick
Chief Walsh
Brendan Fraser
Dr. Miles Mitchell
Kat Graham
Rose
Alice Pagani
Violet Gregory
Steve Eifert
Butler
Ella Bleu Travolta
Rebecca Hunt
Claudia Gerini
Violet Gregory (uncredited)
Nick Vallelonga
Nick the Giant Bodyguard

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