In a Lonely Place
A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.
Release Year
1950
Runtime
93 min
Audience Score
7.6
Genres
Thriller, Drama, Romance, Mystery
Story Snapshot
A violent screenwriter and a female neighbor fall in love after she clears him of murder, but she begins to have second thoughts.
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In a Lonely Place is a dark pick with high complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
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