Play Misty for Me
A brief fling between a late-night radio disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening turn when another woman enters the picture.
Release Year
1971
Runtime
102 min
Audience Score
6.6
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A brief fling between a late-night radio disc jockey and an obsessed female fan takes a frightening turn when another woman enters the picture.
Why This Page Helps
Play Misty for Me is a intense pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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Play Misty for Me lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
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