Hangman
A homicide detective teams up with a criminal profiler to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children's game, Hangman.
Release Year
2017
Runtime
98 min
Audience Score
5.8
Genres
Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Story Snapshot
A homicide detective teams up with a criminal profiler to catch a serial killer whose crimes are inspired by the children's game, Hangman.
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Hangman 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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